Secondary Social Studies Education with Concurrent Major in Political Science, B.A.

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Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies Education and a concurrent major in Political Science. It prepares students to teach Social Studies in grades 6-12.
A concurrent major will ensure that graduates are highly qualified teachers and will expand career possibilities.

This program requires a minimum of 121 total hours. All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. A minimum GPA of 2.500 in major content courses is required. A minimum of 42 credits must be upper-division.

An initial background check must be completed prior to starting any field or practicum experience. Student fees cover the cost of this initial background check so work with your College of Education advisor for details.

Professional Education Requirements

All Professional Education requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Foundations
EDST 2450 - Foundations of Development and Learning Credits: 3
ITEC 2360 - Teaching with Technology Credits: 1‑3 (3 credits required)
Completion of EDST 2450 with a minimum grade of C or better is a prerequisite for the following courses:
EDEX 2484 - Introduction to Special Education Credits: 3
EDST 3480 - Diversity & the Politics of Schooling Credits: 3
A minimum 2.75 UW cumulative GPA is required for registration in EDST 3100 and EDST 3101.

A copy of your valid Wyoming Substitute Teaching Permit must be on file with the Teacher Preparation and Advising Office no later than the first day of class.
EDST 3100 - Teacher as Practitioner Credits: 3
EDST 3101 - Practicum 3 Credits: 2
Assessment
EDST 3550 - Educational Assessment Credits: 2
Methods (Offered Fall Only)
EDSE 3273 - Subject Matter Specific Methods I: Secondary Social Studies Education Credits: 3-6 (3 credits required)
EDSE 4273 - Subject Matter Specific Methods II: Secondary Social Studies Education Credits: 3-6 (4 credits required)
Residency
EDSE 4500 - Residency in Teaching Credits: 1-16 (12 credits required)
EDSE 4550 - Residency Applications and Synthesis Credits: 3

Political Science Core Requirements - 33 Credit Hours Minimum

POLS 1000 - American and Wyoming Government Credits: 3
POLS 1200 - Non-Western Political Cultures Credits: 3
OR
POLS 1250 - Introduction to Comparative Government Credits: 3
POLS 2310 - Introduction to International Relations Credits: 3
POLS 2460 - Introduction to Political Philosophy Credits: 3
OR
POLS 3600 - American Political Thought Credits: 3
POLS 48XX Credits: 3
POLS electives Credits: 18
At least 9 hours of the 18 total must be 3000 or 4000-level
At least 6 hours of the 18 total must be related to the U.S. Constitution

Required Additional Content - 36 Credit Hours Minimum

HIST 1211 - U.S. to 1865 Credits: 3
HIST 1221 - U.S. From 1865 Credits: 3
HIST 1110 - Western Civilization I Credits: 3
OR
HIST 1320 - World History to 1500 Credits: 3
HIST 1120 - Western Civilization II Credits: 3
OR
HIST 1330 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3
GEOG 1010 - Introduction to Physical Geography Credits: 4
GEOG 1000 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
OR
GEOG 1020 - Introduction to Human Geography Credits: 3
ECON elective Credits: 3
PSYC elective Credits: 3
SOC or ANTH elective Credits: 3
Single foreign language Credits: 8