Social Studies, B.S.Ed.
Students wishing to teach anthropology, psychology or sociology in the secondary schools are required to complete the B.S.Ed. As part of that program, the students should select a number of courses in anthropology, sociology and psychology to prepare for the certification exams in the social sciences. Additional courses beyond the social studies program may be necessary. Upon receiving certification, students can take the test for Social Sciences Certification, which will allow them to teach anthropology, psychology and sociology.
The BSE Social Studies degree is designed for students planning to teach economics, geography, government, history, anthropology, psychology, or sociology in Grades 7-12. The program consists of three blocks of requirements: 30 hours of specific courses that make up the core of the four major disciplines of Social Studies (economics, geography, government, and history); 30 hours of electives in all seven disciplines, with at least one upper-level elective in each of the four major disciplines; and 33 hours of education courses.
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Major in Social Studies, BSE
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MAJOR REQUIRED CORE FOUNDATION
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Geography Course - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Political Geography
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Europe
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Latin America & the Caribbean
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North America
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Introduction to Global Affairs3 hours
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Intro to Global Politics
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Europe/1350-17893 hours
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Europe and the World 1350-1789
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Europe/1789-pres.3 hours
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Europe and World 1789-Present
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You must choose a home department
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For advisement purposes, you must choose a home department: Economics, Geography, History, or Government/Political Science. You can click here for the Home Department declaration form(external link)
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Total hours30 hours -
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BSE SST Concentration Courses
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Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the social studies major, please work closely with your advisor to select courses appropriate to your plan. The concentration must contain AT LEAST ONE course in each: Economics, Geography, Government and History, but no more than FIVE courses in one discpline. A total 30 credits are required for the concentration.
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Economics3 hours
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Geography3 hours
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Government3 hours
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History3 hours
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Anthropology0 hours
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Sociology0 hours
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Psychology0 hours
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Professional Education
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EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
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REQUIRED EDUCATION COURSES
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Teaching of Social Studies3 hours
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Teaching Secondary Soc Studies
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ACCOMMODATIONS AND ADAPTATIONS
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STUDENT TEACHING
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Advanced Professional Studies, BSE
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APS REQUIREMENTS
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English Composition - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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English Composition
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Hnrs:English Composition
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English Literature - Choose 1 of the following:3 hours
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Introduction to Literature
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World Literature 1
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World Literature 2
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Early British Literature
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Later British Literature
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American Literary Tradition I
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American Literary Tradition II
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Literary Research and Analysis
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H:Explorations in World Lit
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Reading Our World:
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Science Fiction
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African-American Literature 1
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Hnrs:African American Lit 1
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African American Literature 2
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Hnrs:African American Lit 2
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New Dimensions to World Lit
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Folklore and Literature
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Old Eng Lang and Literature
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Middle Eng Lang and Literature
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Mathematics
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48 earned (transcript) credit hours are required
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APS registration status
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You ARE NOT eligible to register for courses requiring APS status.
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ACT 126 - Educator Ethics Training
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You must submit your Educator Ethics Training (If applying to APS AFTER Jan 15, 2020)
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Pre-Service Testing Required
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Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
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Pre-Service Testing Status is indicated by one of the following: 1.) PSTA - Pre-Service Testing Accomplished: Verified passing pre-service test scores meet the requirement. 2.) PSTI - Pre-Service Testing Incomplete: Non-passing pre-service test scores were submitted prior to the August 1, 2015 policy change. Passing scores must still be achieved in order to meet the PA certification requirements. 3.) PSTU - Pre-Service Testing Unverified: Unofficial copies of pre-service test scores were submitted. Official scores must be sent from the testing company in order to meet PA certification requirements. 4.) PSTX - Pre-Service Testing Waived: Per PDE - ACT 136, the Pre-Service Testing Requirement has been waived.
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Your GPA is below 3.0 - please see an advisor
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If you are given the 2.8 GPA Exception for graduation and you graduate with a GPA lower than 3.0, you must have higher certification test scores in order to meet PA state certification requirements.
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REQUIRED CLEARANCES
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ACT 114 - FBI Fingerprint Needed
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You must submit your FBI Fingerprint Clearance
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ACT 34 - Criminal Record Check Needed
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You must submit your Criminal Record Check
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ACT 151 - Child Abuse Clearance Needed
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You must submit your Child Abuse Clearance
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Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray Needed
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You must submit your Negative TB Test or Chest X-ray
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No dispositions-related holds
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If the requirement above is checked as complete, then there are currently no dispositions-related holds on your APS Status. Registration for APS courses is permitted when all APS requirements have been met. If it is incomplete, you have a hold and APS registration will not be allowed.
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Full Admission to APS
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