History, Social Studies Education, Secondary Concentration (9-12), B.A.

Bachelor of Arts in History: Social Studies Education

Coordinator: Jeffrey K. Lucas

Upon successful completion of the program of study in Social Studies Education and related requirements, graduates are eligible for a Standard Professional I license to teach secondary or middle grades social studies in the State of North Carolina. For a more detailed description, including the program standards and goals and objectives, turn to Undergraduate Licensure Programs in the School of Education section of this catalog.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Major-Specific General Education Requirements

Freshman Seminar and General Education*: 45 (27)* Sem. Hrs.

Essential Standards: 60 Sem. Hrs.

(^*18 semester hours of Social Sciences and History may also count toward General Ed)

Professional Studies Core: 12 Sem. Hrs.

• EDN 2100. Introduction to Education (3 credits)
• EDN 3140. Aspects of Human Development and Educational Psychology (Grades 6-12) (3 credits)
• EDN 3130. Content Area Reading (3 credits)
• SED 3310. Introduction to the Exceptional Child (3 credits)

Content Pedagogy: 24 Sem. Hrs.

• SSE 3000. Introduction to Teaching Social Studies (3 credits)
• SSE 3650. Content and Techniques of Social Studies (3 credits)
• SSE 4000. Methods of Teaching Social Studies (3 credits)
• SSE 4480. Internship in Social Studies in the Secondary School (9 credits)
• SSE 4490. SSE Internship Seminar (3 credits)
• CSC 4050. Current Topics in Computers in Education (3 credits)

General Electives: 5 Sem. Hrs.

Total: 128 Sem. Hrs.

NOTE: Students who desire teacher licensure in Social Studies Education should declare the major as soon as possible in their college career. Consultation with the Program Coordinator or program advisor prior to registering for General Education courses is strongly recommended.