Social and Behavioral Sciences Component Table
Course: ____________________________________
| Questions: | Comments: |
| 1. Describe how this course will meet the TEXAS STATE Social Science Perspective definition including the following items (from the TEXAS STATE Social and Behavioral Science Perspective definition): | |
| a. How does it present the basic information of the discipline? | |
| b. How does it present the social science approach to the world including: 1) How a social scientist views human behavior 2) Understanding the range and limits of social science 3) Methodologies used to study human behavior 4) Impact of history and culture on individuals and social institutions | |
| 2. In relation to this course, how are the following questions are addressed in the course content? (from the TEXAS STATE Social and Behavioral Science Perspective definition) | |
| a. What is the basic information that one should know for this area of study? | |
| b. What are the data gathering and methodological techniques characteristics of this area of social science? | |
| c. How does one approach the study of social institutions from an objective (impersonal) point of view? | |
| d. What is the significance of a given theory and how would we apply the criteria to determine the validity of a theory? | |
| e. How does one use the Scientific Method to create new knowledge in social sciences? | |
| f. How are social institutions impacted by history, political and cultural factors? | |
| 3. In relation to this course, how are the following course objectives addressed in the course content? (from the TEXAS STATE Social and Behavioral Science Perspective definition) | |
| a. Students should be able to answer objective questions on basic facts and theory from the given area of social science. | |
| b. Students should be able to perceive social phenomena objectively. | |
| c. Student should be able to understand the impact of history and social institutions on human behavior. | |
| d. Students should understand major social institutions and their personal interaction with these institutions. | |
| e. Students should be able to understand how the scientific method is used to create new knowledge in social sciences. | |
| f. Students should understand the diversity of human behavior and recognize both the commonalities and differences in social groups and institutions. | |
| g. Students should be able to recognize what their roles and responsibilities are as citizens in a democratic society. | |
| h. In a given situation involving the use of the Scientific Method, students should be able to determine whether the use is valid. |
| 4. To assess the course outcome, describe the types of assessment that will be completed (from the TEXAS STATE Social and Behavioral Science Perspective definition): | |
| a. Objective tests and quizzes | |
| b. Written assignments | |
| c. Class Participation | |
| e. Student course evaluations | |
| 5. If other institutions are using a similar course to meet their GE requirements: | |
| a. Which institution(s)? | |
| b. Are there pre-requisite requirements for that course? If yes, what ? | |
| 6. For this course provide this additional information (items requested by the GEC or subcommittee) | |
| a. for an existing course | |
| 1) what has been the grade distribution (last 2 semesters) | |
| 2) what is the current enrollment (last 2 semesters) | |
| 3) during what semester(s) is the course offered | |
| 4) will the course have to offered with increased frequency | |
| 5) what additional resources will be required to meet the increased frequency | |
| 6) from where will those resources be obtained | |
| 7) what courses may be negatively effected by adding this course as a general education requirement | |
| 8) is this course required for a major in an area | |
| 9) is this course required for a minor in an area | |
| 10) does this meet legislative requirement for history or government | |
| b. for a proposed course | |
| 1) what is the projected enrollment | |
| 2) in which semester(s) will the course be offered | |
| 3) what additional resources will be required to offer this course | |
| 4) from where will those resources be obtained | |
| 5) what courses may be negatively effected by adding this course as a general education requirement | |
| 6) is this course required for a major in an area | |
| 7) is this course required for a minor in an area | |
Please provide any additional comments about the course that the subcommittee should consider when making a recommendation about the course to the General Education Council.