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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 499DTeaching 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 260American History to 1865

3
HST 261American History since 1865

3
HST 271World History since 1500

3
HST 300Practicing History

3
HST 301-306 or HST 351 or HST 352(choose one)

3
HST 312-320 or HST 372(choose one)

3
HST 321-326 or HST 311 or HST 375(choose one)

3
HST 342-347 or HST 349(choose one)

3
HST 451Curriculum and Instruction for Social Studies*

3

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 103Physical Geography

3
GEO 201Map Interpretation and Analysis

3
GEO 300World Geography

3
GEO Six-hours electives

6
Total Credit Hours:15
Government
GOVT 141United States Government

3
 
GOVT 180Introduction to Political Theory

3
or
GOVT 242State and Local Government

3
or
GOVT 230Introduction to Comparative Politics

3
 
GOVT 300-349(choose one)

3
GOVT 360-368(choose one)

3
Total Credit Hours:12
Economics
ECON 101Introduction to Economics

3
 
ECON 201Principles of Macroeconomics

3
or
ECON 202Principles of Microeconomics

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Professional Education Requirements

EDF 207Foundations of Education

3
EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3
EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children*

3
EDF 311Learning Theories, Assessment and Diversity*

3
EDSE 312Educational Methods and Technology*

3
EDSE 483Classroom Organization and Management for Secondary Teachers*

3
EDSE 416Clinical 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