The social science major has two options:
1) Social science major, no teacher certification
Students seeking to attend a graduate program can choose this option for a solid background in the social sciences. Students choosing this option will choose an empasis. Available options include history, economics, psychology, sociology, and political science. Students will be required to complete a total of 47 credits and a directed study project in the emphasized field. Fields of study will include the area of emphasis and the student's choice of 3 of the others listed above.
2) Social science major with teacher certification
Students seeking to become certified to teach social sciences are required to complete a minimum of 68 credits in history, economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology. In addition, the requirements for secondary education (listed below) will need to be completed.
Secondary Education Course Requirements Teachers are certified for secondary schools when completing a teaching major or endorsement in one of the following areas: art, biology, business principles, chemistry, English, English/language arts, French, German, history, mathematics, music, natural science, physical science, political science, social science, Spanish, speech communication and theatre, and theatre and drama.
Additional requirements include:
- Complete seven courses in Education at the 200-400 level
- Complete the special methods requirement in each of the teaching majors
- Complete the cognate in Information Science and Technology
- Attain a 3.00 GPA in education courses, 2.80 GPA in teaching major, and 2.80 cumulative GPA
- Receive the recommendation of the Teacher Education Committee
- Complete 12 graduate credits in the summer immediately following graduation and prior to certification.
A second teaching major or endorsement is required when majoring in the following: Biology, Business Principles, Chemistry, English, French, German, History, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Spanish, Speech Communication, and Theatre.
A computer science teaching endorsement or coaching endorsement may be added to the teaching majors. See the requirements listed under Information Science and Technology.