Emphasis is placed upon the understanding of statistics for consumers of research in the behavioral and social sciences and upon the design of simple experiments. This course seeks to acquaint the student with the history, geography and culture of Central America, with special focus on Guatemala. Offered during teaching semester in Guatemala. During the Teacher Education Semester in Guatemala, Malone College students live with Guatemalan families, taking part in family life and customs. They attend conferences and seminars at the American Embassy and at other locations, visit a variety of private and public schools, and take part in travel in various parts of the country.
Students maintain a journal to document their experiences.
Offered during teaching semester in Guatemala. A capstone course centered on the key issues in the social sciences such as the nature of scientific thinking, the social construction of reality, and the relation of technology to society. A major research project is required. Offered each Spring. This site is best viewed with version 4.0 browsers.