YESS 101 - Social Science Perspectives and Research

Description:
This first course in the sequence is designed to offer students an overview of how the social sciences explore the world and will outline opportunities the social sciences have to offer students. Permission by department.

Credits: (4)

General Education Program Component
K6 - Individual & Society

General Education Themes: P1 Civic & Community Engagement, P3 Perspectives on Current Issues, P6 Ways of Knowing

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Name and identify social science concepts and processes to investigate a social, cultural and/or political problem important to society.
Identify quantitative and qualitative data to address social science questions.
Critically read and summarize social science literature.
Communicate in writing and orally to a social science audience.
Compare the perspectives of the social sciences on key research questions and issues.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/5/23

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Fall Locations: Ellensburg