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Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Degree

CIP 45.1001

University Studies Requirements (41-47 hours)

University Studies selections must include:

• Scientific Inquiry, Methodologies and Quantitative Skills: STA 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
• University Studies Approved Elective: CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology

Note: Certification requires a grade of B or better in one English composition course and a C or better in a University Studies math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or equivalent course. Additional requirements for admission to teacher education and student teaching must be met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher Education Services for details.

Required Courses (21 hours)

• ENG 205 Writing for the Social Sciences
• POL 099 Transitions
• POL 140 American National Government
• POL 250 Introduction to International Relations
• POL 252 Contemporary Political Systems
• POL 261 Introduction to Political Theory
• POL 360 Research Methods
• POL 499 Senior Seminar in Political Science

Required Limited Electives (18 hours)

POL electives approved by advisor.

Note: At least 12 hours of the major must be at the 400-level. Only six hours of credit toward the major may be received from POL 488, 489, or 495.

Required for Secondary Certification (35-38 hours)

• COM 372 Communication in Educational Environments
• EDP 260 Psychology of Human Development
• EDU 103 Issues and Practices of American Education
• EDU 303 Strategies of Teaching
• EDU 403 Structures and Foundations of Education
• EDU 405 Evaluation and Measurement in Education
• EDU 422 Student Teaching Seminar (optional)
• SEC 420 Practicum in Secondary Schools
• SEC 421 Student Teaching in the Secondary School
• SED 300 Educating Students with Disabilities

Required Minor (21-24 hours)

Choose either economics, geography, history or social science minor. Social science minor is recommended.

Total Curriculum Requirements (136-148 hours)

The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most students entering ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ at the present time. Criteria as they may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student enrollment.