Curriculum
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequence for Secondary Education B.A with a Concentration in Social Studies is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
Core Curriculum (31-45)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum
Social Sciences (3 credits)
| PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSY 360 | Foundations of Social Psychology | 3.00 |
| SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3.00 |
| SOC 102 | Contemporary Social Issues | 3.00 |
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum
Humanities (6 credits)
| EDU 250 | Foundations of Education | 3.00 |
| | Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum | 3.00 |
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
| EDU 280 | Valuing Cultural Diversity | 3.00 |
Additional Major Requirements (9 credits)
Social Sciences (9 credits)
Secondary education students must take a course in ECON, PSC and GEOG (Cultural Geography recommended).
Major Requirements (78)
Required Courses (12 credits)
Additional History requirement (24 credits)
From these 24 credits, at least fifteen (15) credits total must be at the 300-level or above, and at least nine (9) credits must be selected from courses that fulfill either of the following requirements.
Three (3) credits must be completed in category A and three (3) credits must be completed in category B:
A. primarily emphasize ethnic studies within the United States (e.g. Latinos in the American West, African American History, US Women's History, etc.)
B. primarily focus on non-European and world history (e.g. African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American history)
Approved classes for category A:
| HIST 320 | Hispanic Culture in the US | 3.00 |
| HIST 418 | American Indian Relations | 3.00 |
| HIST 433 | African-American History | 3.00 |
| HIST 436 | Nazi Holocaust from American Perspective | 3.00 |
| HIST 444 | Latinos in the American West | 3.00 |
Approved classes for category B:
| HIST 211 | History of East Asia I | 3.00 |
| HIST 212 | History of East Asia II | 3.00 |
| HIST 227 | Introduction to Latin American History & Culture I | 3.00 |
| HIST 228 | Introduction to Latin American History & Culture II | 3.00 |
| HIST 439 | Religion and Society in Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 439C | Slavery and Race in Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 449 | History of Japan | 3.00 |
| HIST 450 | Modern Chinese History | 3.00 |
| HIST 470 | History of Mexico | 3.00 |
| HIST 471 | Revolution and Reaction in Contemporary Latin America | 3.00 |
| HIST 473 | History of the Andean Region | 3.00 |
| HIST 478 | Middle Eastern Studies | 3.00 |
Secondary Education Courses (42 credits)
| EDRL 471 | Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development | 3.00 |
| EDRL 474 | Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language | 3.00 |
| EDRL 475 | Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners | 3.00 |
| EDSP 411 | Student with Disabilities in General Education Settings | 3.00 |
| EDSP 432 | Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities | 3.00 |
| EDU 220 | Principles Of Educational Psychology | 3.00 |
Select one course from the following:
| EDU 214 | Preparing Teachers to Use Technology | 3.00 |
| EDUC 399 | Foundations of Educational Technology | 3.00 |
The following courses require program admission:
| EDRL 477 | Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum | 3.00 |
| EDSC 325 | Differentiated Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners | 3.00 |
| EDSC 473 | Teaching Secondary Social Studies | 3.00 |
Student Teaching
| EDSC 483 | Secondary Supervised Teaching Internship | 9.00-12.00 |
| EDU 283 | Community and Advocacy in Education | 3.00 |