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Jul 19, 2024
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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog This is not the most recent catalog version; be sure you are viewing the appropriate catalog year.
Secondary Education Social Studies/History Comprehensive [BA]
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The Bachelor of Arts with a Secondary Education Social Studies/History Comprehensive Major will prepare you to teach History, Geography, Political Science, and Economics to middle school and high school students.
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Our Secondary Education Social Studies Comprehensive Majors combine the study of the four Social Studies disciplines–Economics, Geography, History, and Political Science–with a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of teaching.
Opportunities
Students in this program can take advantage of all that the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences have to offer. You may seek advising, apply for scholarships, and participate in activities both in History & Philosophy, the home department for your major, and in the Department of Teacher Education.
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Teacher Certification
Successful completion of this course of study, coupled with the , in the context of other program requirements, qualifies the student for a recommendation for the Michigan Department of Education Secondary Standard Certificate endorsed in social studies, certification code RX. This program of study meets all requirements of the National Council for the Social Studies. The Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) covering this field is #084, “Social Studies;” this course of study will also lead to an endorsement in history (CC) MTTC #009.
Initial Teacher Preparation Program
Initial teacher certification requires a student to complete two majors. A major in a secondary education subject, as described below, and the .
To pursue the sequence of courses necessary to complete eligibility for a recommendation for certification, one must apply for and be admitted to the teacher preparation program. Admission requirements are standard for all teacher preparation programs, except that specific special education programs have additional requirements. Students must apply to the teacher preparation program as soon as they have earned 56 credit hours.
Admission to the teacher preparation program is not automatic. Only those persons who have formally applied are considered for admission. Not all persons who apply become eligible for admission.
For specific admission requirements, please see .
General Education Requirements:
For specific requirements, see or print a .
Major Requirements: 66 hours
Restricted Elective Courses: 9 hours
Select three hours in each of the following areas
Minor Requirement:
This major does not require a minor. Students are required to pair this major with the .
Program Total:
Students must earn a minimum total of 124 credits at the 100-level or above.
Beginning in Fall 2022, all baccalaureate degree programs for all undergraduates (regardless of catalog year) will require a minimum of 120 credit hours for completion.
Critical Graduation Information
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