Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Secondary Social Studies Education, B.A.E.

Requirements for Program

This B.A. includes completion of an approved plan in the academic specialty teaching social studies. No teacher certification is awarded with the B.A. Students desiring to go on to Master’s with Initial Certification must apply to the Graduate School and apply to the Secondary Social Studies Education Program Faculty in the spring of their senior year.

To receive the B.A. degree, students must: (1) complete the UK Core requirements; (2) complete one of the secondary social studies education plans; and (3) complete 100 hours of fieldwork with adolescents through the required 3 hour course:

EDC 362 - FIELD EXPERIENCES IN SECONDARY EDUCATION Credit(s): 3

Following completion of the secondary social studies major, students will demonstrate the following: (1) a reflective understanding of American society, its past and contemporary situation, and its place in the larger world; (2) an ability to apply social science concepts and use inquiry and interpretive skills; (3) a historical perspective; (4) a multicultural and global perspective; and (5) an ability to learn from participation in the community (from local to global) affairs and service. Students should consider experiences such as study abroad and internships in government and social agencies, as well as course work, in preparation for social studies teaching.

Continuous Assessment

Because certification occurs through the Masters in Education including certification (MIC), students should be aware that they will need to be formally admitted to the MIC program. Admission/Retention/Completion regulations for all teacher certification programs are specified in the section “Admission, Retention and Completion from Teacher Education Programs”.
Oral and written communication skills of applicants for the MIC program in social studies education will be assessed at the time of the interview, and through the entrance portfolio.
Admission to the Masters in Education with initial certification is competitive; completion of the Bachelors in Secondary Social Studies Education does not guarantee admission to the Masters in Education with certification program.
1. Students are reminded that they will be teaching about the whole world; somewhere in the 66 hours they should have at least one course about each world region.
2. Students also need to be prepared to teach U.S. history from an interdisciplinary perspective and a multicultural perspective.
3. Students need breadth and depth. Students are strongly urged to take nine hours in two of the subjects in their support area.

Statement on Student Teaching

There is no student teaching required for completion of the secondary social studies education major. Student teaching occurs as part of the Masters in Education with certification.

UK Core Requirements

See the UK Core section of this Catalog for the complete UK Core requirements . The courses listed below are (a) recommended by the college, or (b) required courses that also fulfill UK Core areas. Students should work closely with their advisor to complete the UK Core requirements.

UK Core hours: 30

Graduation Communication and Composition Requirement (GCCR)

EPE 301 - EDUCATION IN AMERICAN CULTURE Credit(s): 3

Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement hours (GCCR): 3

Program Related Studies: (3 hours)

EDC 362 - FIELD EXPERIENCES IN SECONDARY EDUCATION Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)

Majors and Minors: (66-72 hours)

Students must complete Plan 1 or 2 in history and social sciences for secondary education.

Plan 1

Major in history (36 hours) with a minor (19-21 hours) in anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology, and a support area (15 hours) which includes one course from each of the social sciences not chosen as minor.

Plan 2

Major (at least 30 hours) in anthropology, economics, geography, political science, or sociology, with a minor (21 hours) in history and a support area (15 hours) which includes one course from each of the social sciences not chosen as major.

History Major for Secondary Education: (36 hours)

Required: (18 hours)

HIS 104 - A HISTORY OF EUROPE THROUGH THE MID-SEVENTEENTH CENTURY Credit(s): 3
HIS 105 - A HISTORY OF EUROPE FROM THE MID-SEVENTEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT Credit(s): 3
HIS 108 - HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH 1876 Credit(s): 3
HIS 109 - HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 Credit(s): 3
HIS 301 - HISTORY WORKSHOP: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF HISTORY Credit(s): 3
HIS 499 - SENIOR SEMINAR FOR HISTORY MAJORS (SUBTITLE REQUIRED) Credit(s): 3
Twelve of the other 18 credits must be history courses numbered 300 to 599. There must be some chronological diversity, with at least 6 hours of U.S. history above the 100 level and at least 9 hours in history of other regions of the world, which will give the student the broad background necessary to teach World Civilization Credit(s): 18

History Minor for Secondary Education: (21 hours)

Required: (12 hours)

HIS 104 - A HISTORY OF EUROPE THROUGH THE MID-SEVENTEENTH CENTURY Credit(s): 3
HIS 105 - A HISTORY OF EUROPE FROM THE MID-SEVENTEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT Credit(s): 3
HIS 108 - HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH 1876 Credit(s): 3
HIS 109 - HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1877 Credit(s): 3
Plus 9 hours which will give students a broad preparation for teaching U.S. History and World Civilization. At least 6 hours should be at the 300 level or above Credit(s): 9

Anthropology Major for Secondary Education: (33 hours)

Required: (15 hours)

ANT 220 - INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Credit(s): 3
ANT 230 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Credit(s): 3
ANT 240 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY Credit(s): 3
ANT 302 - ETHNOGRAPHIC METHODS: DOING ANTHROPOLOGY Credit(s): 3
ANT 582 - SENIOR INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR Credit(s): 3
Select a minimum of 18 hours of courses within anthropology of which 12 hours must be at the 300+ level.

Anthropology Minor for Secondary Education: (21 hours)

Required: (9 hours)

ANT 220 - INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Credit(s): 3
ANT 230 - INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY Credit(s): 3
ANT 240 - INTRODUCTION TO ARCHAEOLOGY Credit(s): 3
Select a minimum of 12 hours of courses within anthropology of which 9 hours must be at the 300+ level.

Economics Major for Secondary Education: (30 hours)

Required: (12 hours)

ECO 201 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I Credit(s): 3
ECO 202 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II Credit(s): 3
ECO 401 - INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMIC THEORY Credit(s): 3
ECO 402 - INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS Credit(s): 3
Select a minimum of 18 hours of courses within economics numbered 300 to 599.

Economics Minor for Secondary Education: (21 hours)

Required: (6 hours)

ECO 201 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS I Credit(s): 3
ECO 202 - PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS II Credit(s): 3
Select a minimum of 15 hours of courses within economics numbered 300 to 599.

Geography Major for Secondary Education: (36 hours)

Required: (18 hours)

GEO 109 - DIGITAL MAPPING Credit(s): 3
GEO 130 - EARTH’S PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Credit(s): 3
GEO 172 - HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Credit(s): 3
GEO 200 - ORIENTATION IN GEOGRAPHY Credit(s): 3
GEO 309 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Credit(s): 3
GEO 406 - FIELD STUDIES IN GEOGRAPHY (SUBTITLE REQUIRED) Credit(s): 3
Select a minimum of 18 hours of courses within geography numbered at the 200 level or above.

Geography Minor for Secondary Education:(21 hours)

Required: (15 hours)

GEO 109 - DIGITAL MAPPING Credit(s): 3
GEO 130 - EARTH’S PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Credit(s): 3
GEO 172 - HUMAN GEOGRAPHY Credit(s): 3
GEO 200 - ORIENTATION IN GEOGRAPHY Credit(s): 3
GEO 309 - INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS Credit(s): 3
Select a minimum of 6 hours of courses within geography numbered at the 200 level or above.

Political Science Major for Secondary Education: (30 hours)

Required: (3 hours)

PS 101 - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Credit(s): 3

Select two from the following:

PS 210 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS Credit(s): 3
PS 230 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Credit(s): 3
PS 240 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY Credit(s): 3
PS 372 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL ANALYSIS Credit(s): 3
Select a minimum of 21 hours of courses within political science of which 15 hours must be at the 300+ level. These courses should represent the various subfields in political science, including American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Theory and Methodology.

Political Science Minor for Secondary Education: (21 hours)

Required: (3 hours)

PS 101 - AMERICAN GOVERNMENT Credit(s): 3

Select two from the following:

PS 210 - INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS Credit(s): 3
PS 230 - INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Credit(s): 3
PS 240 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY Credit(s): 3
PS 372 - INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL ANALYSIS Credit(s): 3
Select a minimum of 12 hours of courses within political science of which 9 hours must be at the 300+ level. These courses should represent the various subfields in political science, including American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and Theory and Methodology.

Psychology Minor for Secondary Education: (20 hours)

Required: (8 hours)

PSY 100 - INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Credit(s): 4
PSY 215 - EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Credit(s): 4

Complete four of the five courses:

PSY 311 - LEARNING AND COGNITION Credit(s): 3
PSY 312 - BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR Credit(s): 3
PSY 313 - PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES Credit(s): 3
PSY 314 - SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY AND CULTURAL PROCESSES Credit(s): 3
PSY 323 - DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY Credit(s): 3

Sociology Major for Secondary Education: (30 hours)

Required: (6 hours)

SOC 101 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Credit(s): 3
One additional SOC course chosen in consultation with your academic advisor Credit(s): 3
Electives Credit(s): 18
At least 6 of the remaining 18 hours must be at the 300 level or higher.

Select one: (6 hours)

SOC 302 - SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS Credit(s): 3 AND
SOC 303 - QUANTITATIVE SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS Credit(s): 3
OR
SOC 304 - CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY Credit(s): 3 AND
SOC 404 - CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY Credit(s): 3

Sociology Minor for Secondary Education: (21 hours)

Required: (6 hours)

SOC 101 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Credit(s): 3
One additional SOC course chosen in consultation with your academic advisor Credit(s): 3
Electives Credit(s): 9
At least 6 of the 9 hours must be at the 300 level or higher.

Select one: (6 hours)

SOC 302 - SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH METHODS Credit(s): 3 AND
SOC 303 - QUANTITATIVE SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS Credit(s): 3
OR
SOC 304 - CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY Credit(s): 3 AND
SOC 404 - CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY Credit(s): 3

Electives

Electives for 120 total credit hours chosen with the help of an advisor.

Secondary Social Studies Education, B.A.E.

Requirements for Program

Continuous Assessment

Statement on Student Teaching

UK Core Requirements

I. Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity

II. Intellectual Inquiry in the Humanities

III. Intellectual Inquiry in the Social Sciences

IV. Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences

V. Composition and Communication I

VI. Composition and Communication II

VII. Quantitative Foundations

VIII. Statistical Inferential Reasoning

IX. Community, Culture and Citizenship in the USA

X. Global Dynamics

UK Core hours: 30

Graduation Communication and Composition Requirement (GCCR)

Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement hours (GCCR): 3

Program Related Studies: (3 hours)

Majors and Minors: (66-72 hours)

History Major for Secondary Education: (36 hours)

Required: (18 hours)

History Minor for Secondary Education: (21 hours)

Required: (12 hours)

Anthropology Major for Secondary Education: (33 hours)

Required: (15 hours)

Anthropology Minor for Secondary Education: (21 hours)

Required: (9 hours)

Economics Major for Secondary Education: (30 hours)

Required: (12 hours)

Economics Minor for Secondary Education: (21 hours)

Required: (6 hours)

Geography Major for Secondary Education: (36 hours)

Required: (18 hours)

Geography Minor for Secondary Education:(21 hours)

Required: (15 hours)

Political Science Major for Secondary Education: (30 hours)

Required: (3 hours)

Select two from the following:

Political Science Minor for Secondary Education: (21 hours)

Required: (3 hours)

Select two from the following:

Psychology Minor for Secondary Education: (20 hours)

Required: (8 hours)

Complete four of the five courses:

Sociology Major for Secondary Education: (30 hours)

Required: (6 hours)

Select one: (6 hours)

Sociology Minor for Secondary Education: (21 hours)

Required: (6 hours)

Select one: (6 hours)

Electives

Total Hours: 120