Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: CMPS-0013 Version: 5 Organization's ID: GAC028 Organization: ACT Education Solutions, Limited Location: Classroom-based Length: 60 hours Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 6/1/2025 - 5/31/2028 8/1/2022 - 5/31/2025 3/1/2019 - 7/31/2022 12/1/2015 - 11/30/2018 8/1/2012 - 7/31/2015 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Social Science Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is for students to discuss global issues and use appropriate social and cultural research methodologies to investigate, analyze, and present opinions on global issues. Learning Outcomes: Analyze and discuss selected global issues using arguments supported by authoritative sources Work together to present information and lead a discussion in an academic setting Communicate information and opinions using effective academic register and language, and awareness of audience Explain the nature of global issues and outline the major global issues of the past century Compare and contrast quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and discuss appropriate applications Research and evaluate sources on global issues for validity and bias Apply quantitative and/or qualitative research methodologies and analytical skills to research a global issue and suggest possible solutions Use problem solving skills in groups when discussing global issues General Topics: Major global issues of the past century Social research projects Quantitative and qualitative research Understanding research reports Interpreting and using data and statistics Writing different parts of a report Analyzing language and identifying bias Digital age issues Environmental issues Health issues Poverty Globalization Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Case Studies Classroom Exercise Computer Based Training Discussion Learner Presentations Lectures Practical Exercises Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Methods of Assessment: Case Studies Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Presentations Written Papers Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from ACT Education Solutions, Limited View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content