History, Comprehensive Social Studies, B.S.Ed.

A 3.0 QPA will be required for entrance into the B.S.Ed. program and for matriculation to professional standing. The requirements for the B.S.Ed. include the completion of specific social studies, general education, and professional education courses. Where appropriate, these courses may also be used to fulfill general education categories.

Required (57 crs.)

History (30 crs.)

Required (12 crs.)

Restricted Electives (12 crs.)

300-level or above in American History
300-level or above in European History
300-level or above in Latin American/African/Middle Eastern or Asian History
300-level or above in Latin American/African/Middle Eastern or Asian History

Free Electives (6 crs.)

Only one course at the 200 level, and the rest at 300 level or above.

Required Allied Social Studies (27 crs.)

Political, Economic and Geographic Science (6 crs.)

Social and Behavior Science (6 crs.)

Social Studies Certification Requirements (15 crs.)

Political Science Elective (3 cr.)

PLS 141 - World Politics Credits: 3 or
PLS 200 or 300 level

Note:

PLS 200 or 300 level: suggested courses are PLS 231 , PLS 251 , PLS 300

Social Science Electives (6 cr. - Choose Two)

ANT 111 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
ECO 102 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
INT 200 - Introduction to International Studies Credits: 3
GEO 200 or 300 level
Any PHL course

Specific General Education Courses for Certification (12+ crs.)

Students seeking certification in secondary education must also complete 1 writing course (ENG 114 or ENG 115 ), 1 literature course (ENG 190 , ENG 243 , ENG 248 , or ENG 250 ), and 2 math courses (except MAT 185 ). The courses may also simultaneously count toward the fulfillment of general education requirements.

Required Professional Education Courses (33 crs.)

Required Course

Note:

TCH 207 must be completed before EDU 412 and EDU 413

EDU 412 and EDU 413 must be taken simultaneously. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required to enroll in EDU 412 and EDU 413 .

Required Field Experience

Required: 50 Level I hours and PRAXIS I exam by the time one attains 75-90 credits. See B.S.Ed. advisor.

PRAXIS I & II are required for teacher certification.