University of North Carolina at Pembroke · Courses
SSE
12 courses with the subject SSE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SSE 4100Principles of Teaching Social Studies (3 credits)3
An introduction to the social studies profession, lesson planning for the social studies, and trends in social studies education. This course focuses on developing initial competencies and includes a required field experience practicum for prospective social studies teachers.
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SSE 4350Social Studies Curriculum Development and Purposes (3 credits)3
A study of the purpose of social studies education and its curriculum. This course provides a general understanding of how to develop curriculum centered on developing historical literacy and effectively integrating technology. Field experience observations are a required component of this course. PREREQ: SSE 4100 or permission of the instructor
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SSE 4480Internship in Social Studies in the Secondary School (9 credits)9
Provides continuous full-time teaching internship experiences in an off-campus public school setting. Pass/Fail grading. PREREQ: SSE 4500, enrollment in SSE 4490 , and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required of history majors seeking licensure as well as secondary and middle grades social studies licensure candidates.
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
9
Credits (max)
9
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
Middle Grades and Secondary Social Studies Education students participate in a continuous dialogue with their classmates and the instructor about the internship experience. The dialogue consists of the sharing of experiences in the context of student teaching; issues ranging from curricular concerns to classroom management; weekly lesson plans and reflections; problems and successes vis-a-vis the Teacher Candidate Work Sample; professionalism; and entering the teacher job market. PREREQ: Enrollment in SSE 4480 and a minimum GPA of 2.5. Required of history majors seeking licensure as well as secondary and middle grades social studies licensure candidates.
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SSE 4500Methods of Teaching Social Studies (3 credits)3
Comprehensive study of the effective instructional approaches and methdologies in social studies education that focus on the development of historical thinking skills. Assessment, twenty-first century learning skills, and the integration of technology will also be emphasized. Field experience in a middle or secondary school is required as part of successful completion of the course. PREREQ: SSE 4350 or permission of instructor
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SSE 5100Principles of Social Studies Education (3 credits)3
An introduction to the purpose of social studies education, current trends in the field, inquiry-based learning, and integrating technology in the classroom. Field experience may be required as a component of the course.
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SSE 5350Curriculum and Assessment in the Social Studies (3 credits)3
This course provides an integrative approach to curriculum development centered on inquiry-based teaching and learning. The core learnings include EDIA+ principles to promote student engagement, development of historical literacy aligned with the NCSS C-3 Framework’s Inquiry Design Model, transformative technology integration, and assessment as instruction. The use of technology is a core component of the course; appropriate digital tools will be required. PREREQ: SSE 5100 or permission of the program director PREREQ/COREQ: EDN 5040 or permission of the program director
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SSE 5500Advanced Social Studies Curriculum and Instructional Methods (3 credits)3
This course, which utilizes lecture, workshop, and demonstration formats, has several related components. It reviews history and social science content, introduces strategies for promoting active learning, and enables the student to integrate both into effective instructional plans. Students will also develop instructional technology competencies required for professional effectiveness.
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SSE 5600Teaching and Learning with Primary Sources (3 credits)3
An advanced study of social studies curriculum design that focuses on the development of historical literacy and higher order thinking skills through the study of primary sources, as well as the integration of newly emerging technologies in educational settings. PREREQ: SSE 5500 or approval of the instructor
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
This course enables students to transform social studies instruction by incorporating recent scholarship and innovative teaching strategies in the social studies classes they teach. Topics will be addressed in a way designed to facilitate synthesis of academic learning and classroom experience, and aligned with advanced professional standards. PREREQ: Formal admission to the M.A. or M.A.T. in Social Studies Education Programs; SSE 5500 (for MAT students only).
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
SSE 5810Internship in Social Studies Education (3 credits)3
Preparation appropriate for secondary or middle grades Social Studies initial teacher licensure. Course requirements include completion of ePortfolio and licensure requirements, including full-time pre-service student internship or in-service teaching in a public school setting. PREREQ: Approval of the Social Studies Education Program Director.
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
Workshop seminar designed to address various topics, trends, and issues in 6-12 social studies education. Course requirements will include development of a professional teaching portfolio, attending a professional conference, and preparation for professional licensing exams. COREQ: SSE 5810 or permission of the program director
Subject
SSE
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2026-2027 Catalog
