Secondary Education - Social Studies

To be admitted into a teacher education program that leads to a baccalaureate degree, students will either have to

· Achieve a qualifying passing score on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) as established by the State Board of Education OR

· Have an ACT composite score of twenty-one (21) (or SAT equivalent) OR

· Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on coursework prior to admission to an approved teacher education program*

English Composition I ENG 1113
ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology. This course introduces the scientific study of human society and social interaction and examines social forces on individuals and groups. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
College Algebra MAT 1313
MAT 1313 – College Algebra (Prerequisite: MAT 1233 with a C or appropriate placement score for MAT 1313). This course includes the following topics with applications: inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher-order equations; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
World Regional Geography GEO 1113
GEO 1113 - World Regional Geography. A regional survey of the basic geographic features and major new developments of the nations of the world. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
World Regional Geography GEO 1113
GEO 1113 - World Regional Geography. A regional survey of the basic geographic features and major new developments of the nations of the world. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

Total 15 Hours

English Composition II ENG 1123
ENG 1123 – English Composition II (Prerequisite: ENG 1113). This course is a continuation of English Composition I with emphasis on research, argumentation, and composition. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
General Psychology PSY 1513
PSY 1513 - General Psychology. An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This includes history and theories of psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, the principles of learning, personality and abnormal behaviors. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
Fine Arts Elective (3)
*World Civilization II HIS 1173 OR *Western Civilization II HIS 1123

Total 15 Hours

American (U.S.) History I HIS 2213
HIS 2213 - American (U.S.) History I. This is a survey of American (U.S.) history to 1877. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
American National Government PSC 1113
PSC 1113 - American National Government. Survey of the foundations, institutions, and political aspects of American national government. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Introduction to Philosophy I PHI 2113
PHI 2113 - Introduction to Philosophy I. An introduction to the major themes and history of the discipline of philosophy with an emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Physical Science w/Lab (4)
*Literature Elective (3)

Total 16 Hours

American (U.S.) History II HIS 2223
HIS 2223 - American (U.S.) History II. This is a survey of American (U.S.) history since 1865.Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 2113
ECO 2113 - Principles of Macroeconomics. (Prerequisite: MAT 0124 or placement test score of MAT 1233 or higher). The study of a nation's economy to include the following topics: supply and demand, production possibilities, monetary and fiscal policies, factors of production, GDP/business cycles and economic growth, and circular flow of market economies. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Elective (3)
Biological Science w/Lab (4)
*Literature Elective (3)

Total 16 Hours

EDU 1613 Foundations in Education and Learning is strongly recommended for all Education Pathways.

*Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.

Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.