Essential social science skills in college and university education

This paper draws from the author's years of observations and experiences in teaching different social sciences courses on various university campuses. It begins with the general purpose of training in social sciences. It then focuses on essential skills, their respective characteristics, components. and standards, required for social sciences disciplines and related professions. The paper concludes with an urgent call for all social sciences instructors to contribute their part to the training of essential educational skills through regular course planning and classroom activities.