Students applying to this program should have a Social Studies or History major or degree. Social Studies licensure encompasses the disciplines of history, civics, geography, and economics. Students lacking an appropriate major or general education requirements will be required to complete content area deficiencies in addition to the program education courses. Courses are listed in the order they should be taken.
Required Education Courses for Social Studies Education (5-12)
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
35
Teaching/Clinical Practice
Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 105 hours
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
8
Specific Testing for Licensure
- Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA), Subject Area Testing in Social Studies
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
42
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
36
Course Code
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
40
Total Credits
36-42