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The required course PLSC 112/3 gives students an introduction to the nature of American federalism, the division of power between local, state and federal government.  The upper level class, PLSC 202, State and Local Government contains information about the role of state and local government in the Federal system.

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The required course PLSC 112/3 gives students an introduction to the nature of American federalism, the division of power between local, state and federal government. Upper level restricted electives that address issues of state and local government are PLSC 202, PLSC 216, PLSC 270, PLSC 330, and PLSC 332.

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The required course PLSC 112/3, American Government, introduces students to the key concepts and functions of American government. The restricted upper-level elective in American politics, public law and administration, provides in depth instruction in the area of national government. This restricted elective includes the classes, PLSC 301, PLSC 312, PLSC 313, PLSC 332, PLSC 352, PLSC 358, PLSC 364, PLSC 380, PLSC 381, and PLSC 385.

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The required course PLSC 112/3, American Government, introduces students to the key concepts and functions of American government. The restricted upper-level elective in American politics, public law and administration, provides in depth instruction in the area of national government. This restricted elective includes the classes, PLSC 301, PLSC 312, PLSC 313, PLSC 332, PLSC 352, PLSC 358, PLSC 364, PLSC 380, PLSC 381, and PLSC 385

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Secondary

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The required course PLSC 112/3, American Government, introduces students to the key concepts and functions of American government. The restricted upper-level elective in American politics, public law and administration, provides in depth instruction in the study of government organization and effectiveness of public policy.  This restricted elective includes the courses, PLSC 213, PLSC 352, PLSC 358, PLSC 359, PLSC 364, PLSC 420, PLSC 422, and PLSC 431.

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The required course PLSC 112/3, American Government, introduces students to the key concepts and functions of American government. The restricted upper-level elective in American politics, public law and administration, provides in depth instruction in the study of government organization and effectiveness of public policy.  This restricted elective includes the classes, PLSC 213, PLSC 352, PLSC 358, PLSC 359, PLSC 364, PLSC 420, PLSC 422, and PLSC 431.

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In PLSC 112/3, students receive a comprehensive introduction to the central documents of democracy, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and Bill of Rights.  Upper-level classes that focus on founding documents include PLSC 213, Political Thought and PLSC 301, American Legal System. Within the upper-level restricted elective in American politics, public law and administration, the courses PLSC 312, PLSC 313, PLSC 420 and PLSC 422 each address issues of foundational documents and their interpretation over our nation’s history.

HIST 123 a required course in the social studies program includes extensive information about the  Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

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In PLSC 112/3, students receive a comprehensive introduction to the central documents of democracy, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and Bill of Rights.  Upper-level classes that focus on founding documents include PLSC 213, Political Thought and PLSC 301, American Legal System. Within the upper-level restricted elective in American politics, public law and administration, the courses PLSC 312, PLSC 313, PLSC 420 and PLSC 422 each address issues of foundational documents and their interpretation over our nation’s history.

HIST 123 a required course in the social studies program includes extensive information about the  Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

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In PLSC 112/3, students receive a comprehensive introduction to the central documents and core values of democracy, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and Bill of Rights.  Upper-level classes that focus on founding documents include PLSC 213, Political Thought and PLSC 301, American Legal System. Within the upper-level restricted elective in American politics, public law and administration, the courses PLSC 312, PLSC 313, PLSC 420 and PLSC 422 each address issues of foundational documents and their interpretation over our nation’s history.

HIST 123 a required course in the social studies program includes extensive information about the  Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

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In PLSC 112/3, students receive a comprehensive introduction to the central documents and core values of democracy, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and Bill of Rights.  Upper-level classes that focus on founding documents include PLSC 213, Political Thought and PLSC 301, American Legal System. Within the upper-level restricted elective in American politics, public law and administration, the courses PLSC 312, PLSC 313, PLSC 420 and PLSC 422 each address issues of foundational documents and their interpretation over our nation’s history

HIST 123 a required course in the social studies program includes extensive information about the  Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

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The required course, PLSC 112/3 introduces students to the American political and legal process, and to mechanisms for conflict resolution within the political system. The upper level course, PLSC 301 American legal system, provides students instruction in the mechanisms of legal and political change in U.S. history. Upper level restricted electives in American politics, public law and administration address this topic in greater depth. These courses include PLSC 301, PLSC 312, PLSC 313, PLSC 332, PLSC 364, PLSC 380, PLSC 381, and PLSC 385.

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PLSC 112/3 and PLSC 301 both provide instruction on government and civic issues, including the constitution, Bill of Rights, legal issues and court cases involving the constitution. HIST 123 and HIST 124 provide historical examples of U.S. government policy and its impact, and the constitutions development and evolution throughout U.S. history. Upper level restricted electives in American politics, public law and administration address this topic in greater depth. These courses include PLSC 301, PLSC 312, PLSC 313, PLSC 332, PLSC 364, PLSC 380, PLSC 381, and PLSC 385.

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The required course PLSC 112/3, provides students with an introduction to federalism and the division of responsibilities between the federal, state and local levels of government. The required course PLSC 202, State and Local Government gives students in depth instruction in federalism. Upper level restricted electives in American politics, public law and administration address these issues in greater depth. These courses include PLSC 202, PLSC 364, PLSC 380, and PLSC 385.

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PLSC 112/3 and PLSC 301 both provide instruction on government and civic issues, including the constitution, Bill of Rights, legal issues and court cases involving the constitution. These issues involve many cases that helped define and redefine the system of federalism in the U.S., and the separate roles of state and national government. HIST 123 and HIST 124 provide historical examples of U.S. government policy and its impact, and the constitutions development and evolution throughout U.S. history. Upper level restricted electives in American politics, public law and administration address these issues in greater depth. These courses include PLSC 202, PLSC 364, PLSC 380, and PLSC 385.

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The required course, PLSC 112/3, provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the American political system and its exercise of power. Upper level courses in the restricted elective in American politics, public law and administration address this issue in greater depth. These courses include PLSC 202, PLSC 301, PLSC 327, PLSC 364, PLSC 380, PLSC 385, PLSC 420, and PLSC 422.

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The required course, PLSC 112/3, provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the American political system and its exercise of power. Upper level courses in the restricted elective in American politics, public law and administration address this issue in greater depth. These courses include PLSC 202, PLSC 301, PLSC 327, PLSC 364, PLSC 380, PLSC 385, PLSC 420, and PLSC 422.

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The required course, PLSC 112/3 introduces students to issues of the U.S.’s role in world  politics. The restricted elective in Comparative Politics PLSC 211 and International Relations PLSC 212 both give students a deeper understanding of how the world is politically organized.

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The required course, PLSC 112/3 introduces students to issues of the U.S.’s role in world politics. The restricted elective in Comparative Politics and International Relations gives students a deeper understanding of world political organization and comparative politics. Courses in this restricted elective include PLSC 211, PLSC 212, PLSC 341, PLSC 342, PLSC 412, and PLSC 467.

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The required course, PLSC 112/3 introduces students to issues of the U.S.’s role in world politics.

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The required course PLSC 112/3 introduces students to foreign policy issues, and how the U.S. government sets and implements these policies. The upper level restricted electives in Comparative Politics and International Relations provide in depth instruction in specific time periods and areas of the world in American foreign policy and its effects. These courses in the restricted elective include PLSC 221, PLSC 222, PLSC 327, PLSC 342, and PLSC 467.

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In the required courses, HIST 123 and HIST 124, students learn to sequence the eras of U.S. history, In both of these classes, students learn how to apply explanations of cause and effect to historical issues, using both primary and secondary sources.

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Both of the geography courses that fulfill the requirements of  the major, GEOG 107 Introduction to Geography or GEOG 110 World Regions,  give students a strong background in the study of geography and the Five Themes of Cultural Geography, as set down in the MCF.

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GEOG 107 and GEOG 110 each address this standard, teaching the five themes of cultural geography. GEOG 107 focuses on common themes of geography throughout the world, while GEOG 110 applies the five themes to each of the major world regions. GEOG 320 applies these themes to the geography of the U.S. and Canada.

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The required course  ECON 375 Economic History of the United States addresses the economic issues in U.S. history and how they affected U.S. society. This course includes all basic economics concepts listed in the MCF.

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ECON 201 and ECON 202 introduce students to the central concepts of economics, such as scarcity and opportunity cost, both for individuals and for businesses.

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One class in multicultural/cross cultural studies is required by General Studies Requirements.

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One class in multicultural/cross cultural studies is required by General Studies Requirements.

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PLSC 112/3 introduces students to the use of information in political science. The upper level restricted electives PLSC 210 and PLSC 310 teach students methods of political research, writing, and information processing.

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PLSC 112/3 introduces students to the use of information in political science. The upper level restricted electives PLSC 210 and PLSC 310 teach students methods of political research, writing, and information processing

HIST 300 includes substantial instruction on research, writing and inquiry skills in the social sciences, including the use of statistics, historical documents, graphs, charts, timelines, and other sources, such as oral history and archives. Students are taught to critically analyze research materials found in electronic form. HIST 481 includes instruction and models of how to teach students to become better researchers and more critical consumers of information.

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PLSC 112/3 introduces students to the use of information in political science. The upper level restricted electives PLSC 210 and PLSC 310 teach students methods of political research, writing, and information processing.

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PLSC 112/3 introduces students to the use of information in political science. The upper level restricted electives PLSC 210 and PLSC 310 teach students methods of political research, writing, and information processing.

HIST 300 includes substantial instruction on research, writing and inquiry skills in the social sciences, including the use of statistics, historical documents, graphs, charts, timelines, and other sources, such as oral history and archives. Students are taught to critically analyze research materials found in electronic form. HIST 481 includes instruction and models of how to teach students to become better researchers and more critical consumers of information.

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PLSC 112/3 American Government requires student writing on issues of public policy, using historical and reasoned arguments for their position.

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PLSC 112 and PLSC 301 include instruction on how students can clearly express a reasoned and historically grounded opinion on a public policy issue. HIST 481 includes instruction in the area of composing policy statements, based on the Powerful and Authentic Social Studies model.

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PLSC 112/3 American Government requires student discussion of public policy, using historical and reasoned arguments for their position.

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PLSC 112 and PLSC 301 include instruction on how students can clearly express a reasoned and historically grounded opinion on a public policy issue. HIST 481 includes instruction in the area of composing policy statements, based on the Powerful and Authentic Social Studies model.

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PLSC 112/3 American Government requires student writing on topics of public policy, using historical and reasoned arguments for their position.

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PLSC 112/3 American Government requires student writing on topics of public policy, using historical and reasoned arguments for their position.

HIST 300 includes substantial instruction on research, writing and inquiry skills in the social sciences, including the use of statistics, historical documents, graphs, charts, timelines, and other sources, such as oral history and archives. Students are taught to critically analyze research materials found in electronic form.

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PLSC 112/3 American Government Includes instruction  on responsible citizenship.

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PLSC 112/3 American Government Includes instruction  on responsible citizenship.

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CURR 305 - Curriculum and Methods - Secondary, part of the professional  education sequence, teaches about curriculum design within the major for each student, and requires a unit in that major addressing state standards and benchmarks.

HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies, the methods of teaching history and social studies course, further addresses powerful and authentic ways to teach and assess student knowledge based on the MCF.

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CURR 305 - Curriculum and Methods - Secondary, part of the professional  education sequence, teaches about curriculum design within the major for each student, and requires a unit in that major addressing state standards and benchmarks.

HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies, the methods of teaching history and social studies course, further addresses powerful and authentic ways to teach and assess student knowledge based on the MCF.

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CURR 305 - Curriculum and Methods - Secondary, part of the professional  education sequence, teaches about curriculum design within the major for each student, and requires a unit in that major addressing state standards and benchmarks.

HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies, the methods of teaching history and social studies course, further addresses powerful and authentic ways to teach and assess student knowledge based on the MCF.

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CURR 305 - Curriculum and Methods - Secondary, part of the professional  education sequence, teaches about curriculum design within the major for each student, and requires a unit in that major addressing state standards and benchmarks.

HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies, the methods of teaching history and social studies course, further addresses powerful and authentic ways to teach and assess student knowledge based on the MCF.

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In EDMT 330 - INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY, students learn about a wide variety of technological resources, in accordance with the entry-level standards for Michigan teachers.

In HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies, technology and the uses of it in the social studies classroom is woven into each topic, as electronic and print resources are given for each subject studies in the class.

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In EDMT 330 - INSTRUCTIONAL APPLICATIONS OF MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY, students learn about a wide variety of technological resources, in accordance with the entry-level standards for Michigan teachers.

In HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies, technology and the uses of it in the social studies classroom is woven into each topic, as electronic and print resources are given for each subject studies in the class.

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In EDPS 340 INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION, students create a Classroom Assessment Plan in their major field, which is based on the MCF standards and benchmarks.

In HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies, assessment issues are woven into the class for each topic. Units created in HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies  are required to contain both objective and alternative assessments, based on the MCF

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In EDPS 340 INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION, students create a Classroom Assessment Plan in their major field, which is based on the MCF standards and benchmarks.

In HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies, assessment issues are woven into the class for each topic. Units created in HIST 481 – The Teaching of Social Studies  are required to contain both objective and alternative assessments, based on the MCF