Joint Social Studies-Education Major

Stage I. Fundamentals of Education in the Inclusive Classroom (Common Core)

(8 semester hours)

The following courses are required for all general education students:

EDUC 156	Schools in an Era of Change	4
GEDUC 460	Teaching Strategies for the Inclusive_Classroom	4

EDUC 156: freshman or sophomore year

GEDUC 460: junior year

EDUC 156, GEDUC 460: includes fieldwork

Students will be evaluated for writing competence at the conclusion of EDUC 156 and must be recommended by the faculty to advance to GEDUC 460. Students will again be evaluated after completion of GEDUC 460. Those students who have not demonstrated strong academic and literacy skills will be offered other options and will work closely with their advisors to find a match for their child-related interests in a non-licensed field.

(36 semester hours)

American History (8 semester hours):

HIST 140	Early American History	4
	OR
HIST 241	Revolutions in the West	4

and one U.S. History course above the 100 level that includes material from the 20th century

World Civilization (8 semester hours):

HIST 100	World History I	4
	OR
HIST 222	Greek & Roman History	4

and one non-U.S. history course above the 100 level that focuses on a period of history since the Renaissance

Economics (8 semester hours):

ECON 100	Principles of Microeconomics	4
ECON 101	Principles of Macroeconomics	4

Political Science (4 semester hours):

POLS 101

Introduction to American Politics

4

Depth (8 credits):

Two courses above the 100 level, chosen from history or political science and international relations.

Stage III. Licensure Preparation

Students choose curriculum and methods courses, fieldwork, and pre-practicum teaching appropriate to their levels and licensure fields as designated below.

Note: Many of the courses in this major include courses in the subject matter core and the key content area courses.