Social Science Education
Major
Students who wish to teach social science in Ohio schools can pursue the Bachelor of Arts in social sciences education. Upon completion of this undergraduate degree program, students will need to complete the graduate level Professional Educator Program (PEP) offered by the College of Education and Human Services in order to be eligible for teaching licensure in Ohio.
- Students interested in pursuing a degree in social science education should consult the program coordinator for curricular details and the College of Education and Human Services for admission requirements for the PEP.
| Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Education - Suggested Curriculum |
Freshman
·Comp I&II
·Mathematics
·Foreign Language I, II, III
·History Course
·Choose three: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics |
Sophomore·Principles of Economics 201, 202, 203
·American National Govt.
·International Politics
·Modern Society
·American Civilization I
·Principles of Geography I, II, III
·Foreign Language IV & V
·Science of Behavior II
·Non-Western World Course
·Two Human Behavior Courses |
Junior
·American Civilization II
·Social Psychology
·Teaching in a Culturally Diverse Society
·Learning Differences: Introduction
·American History Electives
·European History Elective
·Intro to Psychological & Sociological Foundations of Education
·Research Methods I, II, III |
Senior
·Practicum Experience I&II
·Non-Western History Electives
·History Electives
·Political Science Electives
·Sociology Electives
·Fine Arts |
Fast Facts:
Discover what some of WSU's alumni are doing with a degree in:
Sociology/Anthropology - archaeologist, forensic scientist, probation officer |
