Social Studies Area with Teacher Certification (Secondary) – Bachelor of Arts
The area in social studies prepares students for teacher certification at the secondary level (grades 8 through 12) in at least four social studies teaching fields. There is no non-teaching program. This program aligns with trends in teacher certification that foster streamlining of certification requirements and procedures. A minimum of nine credit hours in a teaching field is required for certification in Kentucky. This program consists of 60 credit hours in history and related social sciences. Students should work closely with an advisor to receive approval for the exact content of their program of study in this area.
Program Requirements
General Education
| General Education courses | variable |
HST 499D | Teaching Social Studies* | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 36 |
HST 499D: Offered fall semesters only; must be completed prior to professional semester.
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.
Area Requirements
Social Studies Requirements
HST 300 will satisfy the GOVT 289 prerequisite for advanced courses in government (applies to social studies students only).
HST 451: Offered fall semesters only; must be completed prior to professional semester.
Geography
GEO 103 | Physical Geography | 3 |
GEO 201 | Map Interpretation and Analysis | 3 |
GEO 300 | World Geography | 3 |
GEO | Six-hours electives | 6 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Government
Economics
ECON 101 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
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ECON 201 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or | |
ECON 202 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Professional Education Requirements
EDF 207 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
EDF 211 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
EDSP 230 | Education of Exceptional Children | 3 |
EDF 311 | Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity* | 3 |
EDSE 312 | Educational Methods and Technology* | 3 |
EDSE 483 | Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers* | 3 |
EDSE 416 | Clinical Practice* | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Note: Refer to the College of Education for information on application to the Teacher Education Program and application for Clinical Practice.
Total Credit Hours: 126