Social Studies Schedule
Southwest Educational Development Center(SEDC) and Central Utah Educational Services(CUES) in partnership with Southern Utah University(SUU) is sponsoring the courses for the Social Studies Composite & History endorsements. These courses are asynchronous, online and self directed, each course does need to be completed within the semester of enrollment (ex. If enrolled in the Summer semester, the course must be completed at the conclusion of Summer semester) Please direct questions to Andy Peterson at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Registration for fall classes is now open.
Register for fall courses here https://ssdurl.com/fall
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Fall Semester - August 19 to December 4, 2026
Course Name |
Instructor |
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EDPD 5110 U.S. History 2
Examine the nation’s development from Reconstruction to the present, exploring major political, economic, social, and cultural changes that have shaped modern America.
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Joe B. Wright |
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EDPD 5130 World History 2
Explore global developments from the early modern era to the present, examining major political, economic, and cultural transformations that have shaped the modern world.
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James Steimle |
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EDPD 5210 Human Geography
Explore the spatial patterns of human populations, cultures, economies, and environments, emphasizing how people interact with and shape the world around them.
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Brandon Harrison |
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EDPD 5230 Intro to Comparative Politics
Engage with key concepts such as political systems, democracy, identity, and global challenges—while also making connections to real-world case studies and leadership examples.
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Eric Peterson |
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EDPD 5245 Economics 2
Examine the behavior of the overall economy, including topics such as economic growth, inflation, unemployment, fiscal and monetary policy, and the global economic system.
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Brent Strate |
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EDPD 5260 Developmental Psychology
Welcome to the study of human growth and development, commonly referred to as the "womb to tomb" course because it is the story of our journeys from conception to death.
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Sheryl Vernon |
Spring Semester - January 11 to April 27, 2027
Course Name |
Instructor |
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EDUC 5160: Secondary Social Studies Methods
This course introduces effective pedagogical methods for secondary social studies (grades 6-12) teachers focusing on developing critical thinking, civic literacy, and historical perspectives.
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Brent Strate |
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EDUC 5170: Women in Utah History
This course provides a focused study of instructional strategies and resources for integrating the history and contributions of women in Utah into secondary social studies curricula (grades 6-12)
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James Steimle |
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EDUC 5180: Historiography
This course offers a critical and in-depth exploration of historiography, the study of how history is written, interpreted, and taught.
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Brandon Harrison |
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EDUC 5190: Utah History
This course offers a comprehensive survey of Utah's history from its earliest geological formation and Indigenous inhabitants to its contemporary social, political, and economic developments.
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Joe B. Wright |
| Introduction to Sociology | |
| Archaeology |
Summer Semester - May 6 to August 7, 2026.
CUES is now partnering with SUU for college credit with this endorsement. Your registration fee covers the cost for college credit from SUU. You will receive a confirmation email within 3 business days after registering. Registration with SUU will happen toward the end of the course. CUES will transfer the SUU registration fee at that time.
Course Name |
Instructor |
| EDPD 5160 U.S. History 1 | Joe B. Wright |
| EDPD 5120 World History 1 | Brandon Harrison |
| EDPD 5200 Physical Geography | James Steimle |
| EDPD 5220 U.S. National Government (Civics) | Eric Peterson |
| EDPD 5240 Economics 1 | Brent Strate |
| EDPD 5250 Introduction to Psychology | Sheryl Vernon |