Secondary Social Studies Education, B.A.

University Studies Program Requirements

Several Professional Education and Core Content courses fulfil University Studies Program requirements.

• FYS- First Year - Seminar Credits: 3
• COM 1 - Communication 1 Credits: 3
• COM 2 - Communication 2 Credits: 3
• COM 3 - Communication 3 Credits: 3
• Q - - Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3
• PN - - Physical and Natural World (1) Credits: 3
• PN - - Physical and Natural World (2) Credits: 3
• H - - Human Culture (1) Credits: 3
• H - - Human Culture (2) Credits: 3
• V - - U.S. & WY Constitution Credits: 3

Professional Education Requirements

Graduates of this program earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies Education and a concurrent major in History or Political Sciences. It prepares students to teach Social Studies in grades 6-12. 

A concurrent major ensures that graduates are highly qualified teachers and will expand career possibilities. 

A minimum of 120 hours are required to obtain a UW baccalaureate degree, though, each program’s hours will vary depending on major and additional options. All major courses must be passed with a grade of C or better. A minimum GPA of 2.75 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.

• Foundations

• EDST 2450 - Foundations of Development and Learning Credits: 3
• ITEC 2360 - Teaching with Technology Credits: 3

• 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

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• Assessment

• EDST 2550 - Educational Assessment Credits: 3

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• Methods (Offered Fall Semester 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)

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• Residency (Offered Spring Semester Only)

• EDSE 4500 - Residency in Teaching Credits: 1-16

• (12 credits required)

• EDSE 4550 - Residency Applications and Synthesis Credits: 3

Major Content

Concurrent majors in social studies education are offered in History (120 minimum credits total), and Political Science (120 minimum credits total).

Majors must maintain a G.P.A. of 2.500 in major content courses and earn a grade of C or better in all content classes.

Concurrent Majors

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