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BA-Social Studies/Secondary Educ

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School of Pub Ser & Glbl Affrs

Program Code

BA-SOCS-SEC

Program Title

BA-Social Studies/Secondary Educ

Program Level

Undergraduate Level

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Department

School of Pub Ser & Glbl Affrs

Distance Education Program

No

Program Description

Students majoring in History/Social Studies qualify for Teacher Certification in Social Studies/Secondary Education; and Plan B: a B.A. in Social Science without education courses. Students selecting Plan B need not take courses in Education. Students study broadly in the fields of history, political science, geography, economics, sociology, anthropology and psychology.

Aims and Objectives

The objectives of the program are to:

  1. Give the students an opportunity to become broadly educated in the fields of history, political science, geography and economics

  2. Provide a program of teacher education which promotes growth, development, professionalism and expertise for successful teaching.

Students who wish to prepare themselves as secondary social studies teachers must make formal application for admission to the teacher education program through the School of Education. For a detailed explanation of all requirements refer to the catalog portion under Education.

Certification/Licensure Exam

Yes

National Certification/Licensure Eligibility

No

Candidates assess and analyze student learning and make appropriate adjustments to instruction, including differentiation for diverse and exceptional learners and monitoring student progress.

Candidates comprehend cross-cultural and global perspectives roles, and evaluates the role of race, class, and gender in shaping historical events and trends through their written work and class discussion.

Candidates demonstrate a culture of learning.

Candidates demonstrate knowledge of research-based educational belief systems and pedagogical/subject-matter content.

Candidates demonstrate knowledge of the historical, political, economic, philosophical, technological, and socio-cultural developments of the non-Western world through their written work and class discussion.

Candidates demonstrate knowledge of the historical, political, economic, philosophical, technological, and socio-cultural developments of the West through their written work and class discussion.

Candidates demonstrates the ability to write and support a thesis-based paper and oral arguments.

Candidates establish and reflect on ongoing professional relationships with colleagues, students, parents, school districts, and the community to enhance student learning.

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