MODULE 5: The Four Sector Society
This module explores the four major sectors of United States society: 1) business/corporate, 2) government, 3) nonprofit/independent, and 4) family/household. A major emphasis in this exploration is developing an understanding about how these sectors interact with one another, providing the United States with new ideas that keep our democracy fresh, and understanding that when one or more of the sectors fail, one of more of the other sectors will respond to keep the society strong. Included in this exploration are the connections between the independent sector and the K-12 level discipline concepts in economics (including careers and jobs) and geography. Start the module now.
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Learning Objectives:
The learner will:
- identify, define, and analyze the interaction of the four major sectors of society in the United States including the concept of sector failure.
- identify the different sub-sectors of the nonprofit/independent sector and will describe basic principles regarding how the sector operates.
- describe the articulation of major economic principles within the independent/nonprofit sector.
- identify jobs in the nonprofit sector and the emerging role of the sector in creating meaningful life work for U.S. citizens.
- apply geographic principles to the nonprofit/independent sector and its role in community and social development.
CEU Credit: Upon successful completion of each module, the learner may request a certificate, which is suitable for a professional development portfolio or as proof of educational clock hours that can be used toward continuing education credit in most states. Please contact your State Department of Education for specific information.
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