Social Studies, with Education Concentration, B.A.

Requirements for Interdisciplinary Major in Social Studies With Education Concentration

This interdisciplinary major with secondary education concentration prepares teacher candidates to be eligible for certification in grades 7-12 or 5-9/7-12 and teach social studies. It addresses preparation standards for middle and high school education approved by the Michigan Department of Education.

Individuals interested in this concentration are welcome to contact the Education Department for advising. Due to the required number of courses, completion of this program of study may require a ninth semester. Therefore, it is important to consult with the Education Department as soon as interest is decided.

Requirements for Secondary Education Certification (13.75 units or equivalent)

• PSYC 101: Introduction to Psychology (1 Unit)
• PSYC 251: Child and Adolescent Development (1 Unit)
• EDUC 110: Exploring Teaching Colloquium .25 unit
• EDUC 195: Education Foundations: Access, Equity and Advocacy 1 Unit
• EDUC 196: Learner-Centered Approaches, Supports and Technologies 1 Unit
• EDUC 204: Theory, Models and Policy in English as a Second Language 1 unit
• EDUC 207: Education Technology .5 unit
• EDUC 300: Eligibility for Teacher Certification .25 unit
• EDUC 326: Assessment & Evaluation in Middle and Secondary Schools (.5 unit)
• EDUC 365: Supplemental Preparation Teaching in Middle School .25 unit
• EDUC 373: Literacy Pedagogy in Secondary Schools (1 Unit)
• EDUC 397: Boundary Crossings in Secondary Schools (1 Unit)

Notes

1.  Students with an interest in education are encouraged to set up an appointment with the Education Department as soon as possible.  Students recieve an assigned Education Department advisor, in addition to their College advisor, upon enrollment in EDUC 110 or EDUC 195. 

2.  Application to the Teach Education Program (TEP) and comleted declaration of the social studies major and secondary education concentration occur during EDUC 196 with assistance of the Education Department Certification Officer and a faculty advisor. 

3.  Quantitative literacy is an imprtant skill for all eductaors; studens who have tested in MATH 100 are strongly advised to enroll in this course early in their academic progression.

4.  EDUC 397 Boundary Crossings in Secondary Schools requires extended stay/housing on campus for three additional weeks in May to complete a full-time clinical experience practicum.

5.  Application for the Student Teaching Internship is required during the fall semester, the year prior to enrollment in EDUC 422 and EDUC 432; all eligibility requirements must be successfully met prior to student teaching.

6.  Individuals who do not complete the accompanying secondary concentration may use the courses completed toward declaring and completing an individually designed interdisciplinary major.