Social Science Education Major: (48 credits + education course work):
Social scientists share a common interest in observing, describing, and explaining social phenomena, including cultures, institutions, organizations, groups, and individuals. A major in social science education is designed to serve students who seek certification to teach social studies in secondary schools and who need an overview of the disciplines represented in the social sciences. Licensure requirements are subject to change; therefore, students considering teaching in this area should be in continuous contact with the chair of this program and the school of education for a list of required courses.
A. All of the following:
AN300 Introduction Anthropology
EC261 Principles of Microeconomics
GE305 Introduction to Geography
H125 Europe and the World
H150 The American Experience
LCT375 Global Issues
PS102 American National Government
PY111 General Psychology
PY211 Developmental Psychology
S110 Sociological Imagination
B. One of the following courses:
ST132 Reasoning with Statistics
ST232 Introduction to Statistics
C. The following course:
S250 Logic of Analysis
D. Five additional upper division courses selected from two programs or departments in this major.
E. Completion of appropriate teacher education program.
Please Note: Students considering teaching in this area should be in contact with the chair of this program and the education department. Students should also check each semester for possible changes in course work required of them as they work toward certification at the university.
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