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Education And Training In The Social Behavioral And Economic Sciences: A Plan Of Action

6 CE Hours
202 members have taken this course

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About the Course

This course is based on a National Science Foundation report designed to determine how best to improve education in the social and behavioral sciences. The purpose of this course is to review suggestions offered on specific ways to develop a strategic plan for education and training in the social and behavioral sciences, from early childhood through post-doctoral years. Included are plans designed to enhance existing NSF programs, provide new opportunities and initiatives, and immediate steps that can be taken to improve overall social and behavioral sciences education.

This course is based on the reading online article, Education And Training In The Social Behavioral And Economic Sciences: A Plan Of Action created by Levine, Felice J., et al.

Publication Details

Journal/Publisher: National Science Foundation
Publication Date: May 2004

Course Material Author

Levine, Felice J., et al.
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Levine, Felice J., et al. authored the material only, and was not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D.

Target Audience

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially educational and school psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about improving education and training in the social and behavioral sciences throughout the educational lifespan. It is appropriate for all levels of participants' knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Identify areas of emphasis designated by the NSF regarding the improvement of education in the social, behavioral, and economic (SBE) sciences.
  2. 2 Describe current context, best practices, and components of an action plan as they relate to improving education in the SBE sciences at all levels of learning.
  3. 3 Assess the new opportunities and initiatives presented regarding the improvement of education in the SBE sciences.
  4. 4 Become familiar with ways in which diversity can be fostered in education in the SBE sciences.
  5. 5 Identify "cross-cutting" themes presented throughout the course regarding pathways to advancing SBE science education.

Disclosure to Learners

CE Learning Systems adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Medical Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity – including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others ― are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (formerly known as commercial interests).

The following relevant financial relationships have been disclosed by this activity's planners, faculty, and the reviewer:

Planners and Reviewers

The planners of this activity have reported that they have no relevant financial relationships.

Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

Keith Gibson, Ph.D. – There are no known relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

$54

Course Details

6 CE Hours
Reading Online
Course 101072

Availability

This course is retired. It is no longer available.

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