Secondary Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure - Social Studies

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Secondary Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure - Social Studies

Admission requirements for post-baccalaureate students seeking licensure include evidence of having at least a conferred bachelor’s degree, as well as the stated admission criteria. Students should see an advisor in the content/History department and the secondary/K-12 education department for detailed information on post-baccalaureate licensure in Social Studies. Faculty will review the transcript for completed coursework appropriate for the endorsement being sought. It may be necessary for a post-baccalaureate candidate to complete specified courses in the content area in addition to the teacher licensure coursework.

Content Knowledge Requirements:

The National Council for Social Studies Teachers requires the following Programmatic Standards - course(s) in:

U.S. History, World History (both Western and Non-Western)
Political Science
Economics
American History
History of Western World
History of Nonwestem World
Behavioral Science (Anthropology course is recommended)
Political Science (includes U.S. Government)
Geography (includes Cultural and Physical)
Social Studies Content Exam

Social Studies Concentration Requirement:

Student must complete at least 18 credit hours in social studies concentration area. The concentration area must include a minimum of 9 upper division credits. See an advisor.

Licensure Core for Secondary Education - Post-Baccalaureate:

Foundations:

CLD 3510 - Perspectives in Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners Credits: 3
EDS 3130 - Foundations of Educational Psychology and Philosophy Credits: 4
EDS 3140 - First Field Experience in Secondary Education Credits: 1
EDS 3150 - Issues in Multicultural Education in Urban Secondary Schools Credits: 3
EDT 3010 - Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching Credits: 3
MTH 1610 - Integrated Mathematics I Credits: 3
SED 3600 - Exceptional Learners in the Classroom Credits: 3

Methods:

EDS 3210 - Classroom Management, Planning, and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
EDS 3240 - Field Experience: Classroom Management, Planning and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 1
EDS 3280 - Disciplinary Literacy in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Schools Credits: 3
EDS 4290 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12 Credits: 6,12
HIS 4010 - Methods of Teaching Social Science: Secondary School Credits: 3
HIS 4020 - Field Experience in Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools Credits: 1