SOCS 138: US History for Teachers
San Jose State University
Interdisciplinary course to prepare future teachers to teach the United States history from a wide range of social science perspectives. Study of the diverse history of the people, politics, and cultures of the US while examining movements for social justice. Students create and implement engaging strategies for use classrooms. Satisfies GE UD Area: 4.Self, Society, and Equality in the U.S. (Formerly Area S). Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all UD GE courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Average GPA: 3.19
Grade distribution records: 526 students across 14 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 98 | 18.6% |
| A | 126 | 24.0% |
| A- | 74 | 14.1% |
| B+ | 43 | 8.2% |
| B | 58 | 11.0% |
| B- | 26 | 4.9% |
| C+ | 23 | 4.4% |
| C | 21 | 4.0% |
| C- | 5 | 1.0% |
| D+ | 6 | 1.1% |
| D | 6 | 1.1% |
| D- | 4 | 0.8% |
| F | 36 | 6.8% |
Based on 526 student grade records across 14 terms and 4 professors.
Instructors
- Bonnie Anne Belshe 247 students, Average GPA 3.04
- Wendy C Thowdis 174 students, Average GPA 3.62
- Lauren N Piraro 61 students, Average GPA 2.57
- Usiel Meraz-Cerna 44 students, Average GPA 3.11