Economics Major, B.A. with Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure Concentration

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Department of Economics

College of Business

Available Program Format(s): In-Person

About the Program

The Economics Major with a Concentration in Secondary Social Studies Licensure is designed for those students who plan to teach Social Studies in Colorado. The program includes an Economics Major, a Social Studies focus, and Secondary Education courses required by the Colorado Department of Education for licensure.

Students interested in an Economics Major only should search the MSU Denver catalog separately for that degree option.

Student Outcomes

Economics Student Learning Outcomes:

Apply tools of microeconomic analysis to explain microeconomic relationships and phenomena.
Apply tools of macroeconomic analysis to explain macroeconomic and monetary relationships and phenomena.
Apply tools of statistical analysis to explain economic relationships and phenomena.
Demonstrate mastery of pedagogical strategies in Social Studies for secondary school teaching.
Connect Literacy and Math-Utilize literacy, including Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD), strategies as well as mathematics when teaching Social Studies.
Create Inclusive Teaching Environment-Create a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment that facilitates Social Studies learning for diverse populations, including CLD students.
Plan and deliver effective instruction in History, Civics, and Geography.
Demonstrate professionalism as a teacher candidate through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
Demonstrate knowledge of first and second language acquisition and teaching strategies for CLD students.

Secondary Social Studies Licensure Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate mastery of pedagogical strategies in Social Studies for secondary school teaching.
Connect Literacy and Math-Utilize literacy, including Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD), strategies as well as mathematics when teaching Social Studies.
Create Inclusive Teaching Environment-Create a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment that facilitates Social Studies learning for diverse populations, including CLD students.
Plan and deliver effective instruction in History, Civics, and Geography.
Demonstrate professionalism as a teacher candidate through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
Demonstrate knowledge of first and second language acquisition and teaching strategies for CLD students.

General Degree Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the four areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

Program Requirements

A total of 123 semester hours are required for graduation.
A grade of C- or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor’s degree. Students should note that programs differ in the minimum grade required.
A minor is not required for this program.

General Studies Requirements: 33 credits

Students should consult the General Studies Requirements for a list of courses that fulfill the General Studies Requirements for degree completion.

Courses recommended below will satisfy both General Studies and additional degree requirements below.

Written Communication (6 credits)
Oral Communication (3 credits)
Quantitative Literacy (3 credits)
- Recommended: MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics which also satisfies a major requirement.
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Historical (3 credits)
- Recommended: HIS 1040 - World History since 1500
Natural and Physical Sciences (6 credits)
- Recommended: GEG 1100 - Introduction to Physical Geography
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
- Recommended: Two of the following: PSC 1010 - American National Government ; ANT 2330 - Cross-Cultural Communication ; GEG 1000 - World Regional Geography
Global Diversity (0 or 3 credits**)

** Students will fulfill the global diversity requirement by taking an approved course within one of the following categories: arts and humanities; historical; natural and physical sciences; or social and behavioral sciences.

Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Requirement: 0 or 3 credits

Students should consult the Ethnic Studies & Social Justice Graduation Requirement for a list of courses that fulfill the ESSJ Requirement for degree completion.
Many programs include courses that meet this requirement. Students should consult with their advisor to determine what program courses may fulfill this requirement.
- Recommended: EDS 3150 - Issues in Multicultural Education in Urban Secondary Schools

Economics Major Core: 15 credits

ECO 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 3010 - Intermediate Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 3020 - Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory Credits: 3
ECO 3150 - Econometrics Credits: 3
or
ECO 3160 - Business and Economic Forecasting Credits: 3

Economics Major Electives: 15 credits

ECO 3200 - Economic History of the U S Credits: 3
ECO xxxx Selected in consultation with an advisor Credits: 3
ECO xxxx Selected in consultation with an advisor Credits: 3
ECO xxxx Selected in consultation with an advisor Credits: 3
ECO xxxx Selected in consultation with an advisor Credits: 3

Required Math Courses: 8 credits

Take one of the following three courses:
MTH 1110 - College Algebra for Calculus Credits: 4
MTH 1310 - Finite Mathematics for the Management and Social Sciences Credits: 4
MTH 1400 - Precalculus Mathematics Credits: 4
Take the following course:
MTH 1210 - Introduction to Statistics Credits: 4
(This course is a pre-requisite for ECO 3150 and ECO 3160)
Note:

MTH 1210 will also fulfill General Studies Quantitative Literacy requirement.

Additional Content Courses for Secondary Social Studies Licensure: 27 credits

All students must complete nine Social Science courses for this concentration. Note that twelve credits below can also satisfy General Studies requirements in these categories: Historical (3 credits); Natural and Physical Sciences (3 credits); Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits).

HIS 1030 - World History to 1500 Credits: 3
HIS 1040 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3
HIS 1210 - American History to 1865 Credits: 3
HIS 1220 - American History since 1865 Credits: 3
GEG 1000 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
GEG 1100 - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 3
ANT 2330 - Cross-Cultural Communication Credits: 3
PSC 1010 - American National Government Credits: 3
PSC 2230 - Introduction to International Relations Credits: 3

Foundations and Strategies for Secondary Teaching: 28 credits

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
SED 3600 - Exceptional Learners in the Classroom Credits: 3
CLD 3510 - Perspectives in Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners Credits: 3
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 **
HIS 4010 - Methods of Teaching Social Science: Secondary School Credits: 3 **
HIS 4020 - Field Experience in Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools Credits: 1 (60-hour field experience)**
Note:

* Requires at least provisional admission to the School of Education

**Requires formal admission to the School of Education

Senior Experience: 12 credits

Student Teaching offers an essential conclusion to this degree program. Typically, students should complete 12 credits of EDS 4290 in their final semester.

EDS 4290 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12 Credits: 6,12

Summary of Requirements

General Studies Requirements	33 credits
ESSJ Requirement	0-3 credits
Economics Major Core	15 credits
Economics Major Electives	15 credits
Required Math Courses	8 credits
Additional Content Courses Secondary Social Studies Licensure	27 credits
Foundation and Strategies for Secondary Teaching Courses	28 credits
Senior Experience	12 credits
Total for the Economics Major, B.A. with Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure Concentration	Minimum of 123 credits

Required courses for the major may also count for General Studies and ESSJ requirements, so the total credits listed may be greater than the number required to complete the degree. Therefore, it is important that you work with your advisor to make sure you are meeting requirements for your degree.

Up to 15 of the 33 General Studies credits in this program may be fulfilled through requirements for the degree.