The secondary teacher education in social studies licensure program provides appropriate learning experiences to meet the needs, capabilities, and interests of high school students studying social studies. The program is designed to assist individuals in acquiring knowledge, developing skills and dispositions within a learning environment focused on active involvement and integrated learning activities.
Requirements
To complete the secondary grades teacher education program and earn licensure in social studies for grades 9-12, students must complete the requirements for general education and their chosen major, as well as the following licensure requirements.
Students must be admitted in the Teacher Education Program to enroll.
History, Political Science or International Studies Major with 9-12 Social Studies Licensure From the General Education RequirementsThe general education requirements of the College including these specific courses in the following areas: PSY - 312: Psychology of Exceptional Individuals (3 cr.) SOC - 335: Race and Ethnic Relations (3 cr.) or EDU - 345: Language Minorities in Public Schools (3 cr.)
Professional Education, Methods 3-5 credit hours of Professional Education, Methods as appropriate to the required concentration
Internship - last semester of teacher education program EDU - 460: Colloquium in Education (3 cr.) (Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program to enroll) EDU - 490: Observation and Directed Teaching (9 cr.) (Must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program to enroll)
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