Bachelor of Science  – Social Studies Education Major 128 Hrs.

(Admission procedures to this degree program are described in the School of Education Section in the TSU catalog)

Program Requirements/Required Hours

General Education
Written Communication 6 Hrs.
*ENG 103 English Composition I (3)
*ENG  113 English Composition II (3)
Oral Communication 3 Hrs.
*SP 203 Effective Speaking
OR
*COM 163 Interpersonal Communication (3)
Social Studies/Humanities 12 Hrs.
*PSY 113 Principles of Psychology (3)
*ENG 153 Introduction to Literature (3)
*HIS History Course (3)
*SS/HUM Social Studies/Humanities Elective (3)
Computer Literacy 3 Hrs.
*CS 103 Computers & Applications (3)
Math & Science 10 Hrs.
*MA 113 College Algebra
OR
*MA 153 Elements of Mathematics (3)
*Two Sciences classes (one a lab science) (7)

Other courses recommended by advisor 8 Hrs.

Professional Studies Requirements 37 Hrs.

The Professional Studies Requirements are described under the School of Education in the TSU catalog. Specific requirements depend on whether a student is planning to apply for a senior high, junior high/middle school certification (grades 5-12), or for a secondary school certification (grades 9-12).

Content Area

A major includes breadth and depth requirements.

Note to students: Some of the courses below are also listed above. They satisfy requirements for both categories but are only counted once in figuring the number of total degree credits.

Breadth requirements18 Hrs.
*GOV 113 Introduction to Government (3)
GEO 213 Physical Geography (3)
*HIS 113 American History II (3)
*ECO 223 Macroeconomics (3)
*SOC 103 Principles of Sociology (3)
*PSY 113 Principles of Psychology (3)
 
Depth (choose three concentrations): 36-51 Hrs.
Economics (12)
Geography (12)
Government (12)
Historical [A minimum of 12 world history hours and 15 American history hours.] (27)
Psychology (12)

Free Electives 3-15 Hours

Total in degree program 128 Hours

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