Secondary Social Studies Education (BS in Education)

Upon successful completion of this program, the student receives a BS in Education degree. This program also leads to the 7-12 Pennsylvania Instructional I certification for public school teaching and the Standard 7-12 ACSI certificate for Christian school teaching.

Total Credits: 127

University Core - Credits: 66

Mathematics Elective Credits: 3 - designated Liberal Arts and Sciences course
Natural Science Elective Credits: 3

BIB 202 - Narrative of Redemption Credits: 3
BIB 203 - The Pentateuch Credits: 3
BIB 204 - The Old Testament Credits: 3
BIB 303 - The Gospels Credits: 3
BIB 304 - The New Testament Credits: 3
COM 111 - Introduction to Communications Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition Credits: 3
HIS 302 - Global History of the Church Credits: 3
HUM 211 - Literature and Arts in Historical Context I Credits: 3
HUM 212 - Literature and Arts in Historical Context II Credits: 3
INT 010 - First Year Experience Seminar Credits: 0
PHI 301 - Philosophy Credits: 3
POL 101 - US Government and Civics Credits: 3
PSY 322 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 202 - Sociocultural Studies Credits: 3
THE 100 - Introduction to Christian Theology Credits: 3
THE 111 - Life and Calling Credits: 3
THE 302 - Biblical Perspectives on Contemporary Issues Credits: 3
THE 311 - The Triune God Credits: 3
THE 401 - Apologetics Credits: 3
YTH 222 - Effective Bible Teaching Credits: 3 - designated Divinity course

Program Requirements - Credits: 61

Ancient/Medieval History Elective Credits: 3
Select from HIS 211, HIS 353, HIS 354, HIS 355, & HIS 356
Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

EDU 101 - Foundations of Education Credits: 3
EDU 102 - Field Observation Credits: 0
EDU 212 - Instructional Design for Secondary Programs Credits: 3
EDU 351 - Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum for Diverse Learners Credits: 3
EDU 401 - Philosophy of School Education Credits: 3
EDU 402 - Educational Assessment and Adaptations Credits: 3
EDU 480 - Teaching in the Secondary School Credits: 3
EDU 486 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies Credits: 3
EDU 492 - Practicum Credits: 1
EDU 590 - Professional Seminar Credits: 0
EDU 593 - Student Teaching Credits: 9
HIS 212 - Western Civilization Since the Renaissance Credits: 3
HIS 223 - United States History I Credits: 3
HIS 224 - United States History II Credits: 3
SOC 332 - Economics Credits: 3
SOC 433 - Geography Credits: 3
SPE 211 - Foundations of Special Education Credits: 3
SPE 311 - Inclusionary Practices Credits: 3
TSL 211 - Foundations of Teaching English Learners Credits: 3

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Secondary Social Studies Education (BS in Education)

Total Credits: 127

University Core - Credits: 66

Program Requirements - Credits: 61