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.
Click HERE to register for summer classes.
Spring Semester 2026 - January 5 to April 21
Registration for Spring Semester classes will close on April 1st.
Course Name |
Instructor |
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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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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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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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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 |
Annually the Social Studies courses will be offered in this order starting the Summer of 2026
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.
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 |
Fall Semester - August 19 to December 4, 2026
Course Name |
Instructor |
| U.S. History 2 | Joe B. Wright |
| World History 2 | James Steimle |
| Human Geography | |
| Political Science | |
| Economics 2 | Brent Strate |
| Additional Psychology Course | 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 |