Secondary Education - Social Studies
To be admitted into a teacher education program that leads to a baccalaureate degree, students will either have to pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE) - (formerly Praxis I) examination prior to transferring (if required) OR have scored at least a 21 composite ACT equivalent (consult chosen transfer college for specifics).
Education Pathway
Education Pathway
Program Curriculum
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
- English Composition I ENG 1113
- Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
- College Algebra MAT 1313
- World Regional Geography GEO 1113
- *World Civilization I HIS 1163 OR *Western Civilization I HIS 1113
Total 15 Hours
Second Semester
- English Composition II ENG 1123
- General Psychology PSY 1513
- Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
- Fine Arts Elective (3)
- *World Civilization II HIS 1173 OR *Western Civilization II HIS 1123
Total 15 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
- American (U.S.) History I HIS 2213
- American National Government PSC 1113
- Introduction to Philosophy I PHI 2113
- Physical Science w/Lab (4)
- *Literature Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
- American (U.S.) History II HIS 2223
- Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 2113
- Elective (3)
- Biological Science w/Lab (4)
- *Literature Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
*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.
