Social Science Teaching Minor for Elementary Education or Junior High/Middle School

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24 hours; 2.75 minor GPA required

A minor in social science with an emphasis in historical perspectives is designed specifically to meet the needs of the prospective elementary or junior high/middle school teacher. This minor may be used only in combination with a major of Elementary Education or Special Education. This minor may not be used in combination with a teaching major at the secondary education level (or Early Childhood, or a non-teaching major). This minor will not lead to licensure in social sciences for secondary education. Certification for high school teachers in any of the social sciences requires completion of the complete degree and the Secondary Education Minor.

Required Courses (21 hours)

HIST 101 - The United States to 1865 Credits: 3 or
HIST 102 - The United States since 1865 Credits: 3
HIST 111 - World Civilizations I, Beginnings to 1500 Credits: 3 or
HIST 112 - World Civilizations II, 1500-Present Credits: 3
HIST 298 - Historical Methods Credits: 3
300- or 400-level U.S., European, or World history Credits: 3
POLS 102 - Introduction to American Politics Credits: 3
SOC 121 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
GEOG 112 - Earth System Science Credits: 3 or
GEOG 330 - World Geography Credits: 3

Elective (3 hours)

Chosen from:

ECON 175 - Fundamentals of Economics Credits: 3
ECON 208 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECON 209 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
GEOL 101 - Prehistoric Life Credits: 3