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2012-2013 Academic Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Social Studies Education (9-12), B.S.


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Educational Outcomes

  1. A graduate in Social Studies Education will be an effective teacher who demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of a lifelong learner, a reflective practitioner, a communicator, a classroom manager, an a scholar.
  2. A graduate in Social Studies Education will demonstrate the skills of research, critical reading, analytical writing, historical interpretation, and interdisciplinary teaching.
  3. A graduate in Social Studies Education will be prepared to plan and deliver instruction in (a) culture and cultural diversity, (b) time, continuity, and change, (c) economic, scientific, and technological development, (d) individuals, groups, and institutions, and (e) civic ideals and practices.
  4. Graduates in Social Studies Education will demonstrate leadership, establish a respectful environment for a diverse student population, know the content they teach, and facilitate learning for their students.
  5. A graduate in Social Studies Education will understand the importance of and be an advocate for social studies in high school curriculum.

GPA 2.75

Minimum Graduation Requirements (128 credit hours)


General Education Requirements (30 credit hours)


Plus (6 credit hours)


C or Better On All Courses Toward The Major


History Survey (6 credit hours)


North Carolina History (3 credit hours)


Constitutional History (3 credit hours)


European History (3 credit hours)


Choose from the following:

World History (3 credit hours)


Choose from the following:

Multicultural United States History (6 credit hours)


Choose from the following:

History Electives (3 credit hours)


Choose from the following:

Social Studies (15 credit hours)


Choose five from the following:

C or Better On All Professional Studies/Student Courses


Professional Studies (12 credit hours)


Clinical Practice (17 credit hours)


Additional Requirements (7 credit hours)


  • Free Electives

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