Social Studies Education Program

Bachelor's Degree

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Social Studies Education involves the study of history, geography, political science and economics. In today’s society, social studies education is especially relevant. Trained social studies educators are able to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world (NCSS, 1994). These educators are well rounded in the various aspects of Social Studies and will play an important role in helping future generations understand the world around them. These educators can assist students in gaining knowledge in anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, religion, and sociology and to make global connections.

The Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Major Courses

College Requirements - 117 Credits Required

Major Courses - 39 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement

GEOG 100 - Geography of World Regions Credit Hours: 3
Choose 1 of 2
GEOG 112 - Cultural Geography Credit Hours: 3
ANTH 122 - Intro Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
HIST 121 - US History to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
PLSC 121 - Amer Gov 1-People and Politics Credit Hours: 3
HIST 122 - US History - 1877 to Present Credit Hours: 3
PLSC 122 - Amer Gov 2-Policy Making Credit Hours: 3
ECON 201 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 201 - Geography of US and Canada Credit Hours: 3
ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
Choose 1 of 2
HIST 230 - Michigan History Credit Hours: 3
PLSC 311 - American State-Local Govt Credit Hours: 3
Choose 1 of 2
PLSC 323 - International Organizations Credit Hours: 3
PLSC 341 - International Politics Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 424 - Current Global Problems Credit Hours: 3 (Must Have Completed One Self and Society Competency Foundation Course)
SSCI 425 - Issues in Public Policy Credit Hours: 3

Additional Requirements - 16 Credits Required

These courses are used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.

Secondary Education Teaching Minor - 24 Credits Required (Declaration Required)

Choose one teaching minor; must not be the same as secondary education major.

These courses are not used to calculate the major 2.75 GPA requirement.

Secondary Education Professional Sequence - 38 Credits Required

Level 1 Courses - 11 Credits Required

Students may only retake two of the four Level 1 courses. Students may not repeat any education course more than once.These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.

Level 2 Courses - 15 Credits Required

Prior to enrolling in any Level 2 courses, all students must meet the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements, currently Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); see advisor for options. Complete all Level 1 courses with a minimum of 2.50 GPA with no grade lower than a C, have a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and complete a Level 2 application.Students may not repeat any education course more than once.

These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.

EDUC 338 - Secondary General Methods I Credit Hours: 4 (Application Required)
EDUC 415 - Teaching Special Needs Credit Hours: 3
EDUC 438 - Secondary General Methods II Credit Hours: 5 (Application Required)
EDUC 443 - Tchg Reading-Secondary Areas Credit Hours: 3

Level 3 Courses - 12 Credits Required

Prior to enrolling in Level 3 courses, all students must pass the Michigan test for teacher certification in their subject area. Students must obtain the appropriate GPA for their major/minor as established by each department. A 2.75 GPA is required in the professional education course sequence. A 2.50 cumulative GPA is also required before student teaching.Students may not repeat any education course more than once.

These courses are used to calculate the professional sequence 2.75 GPA requirement.

EDUC 499 - Student Teaching Credit Hours: 12 (Application Required)

Notes

Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
Ferris State University's Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (MACRAO) and Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) policies will not apply to this program due to Michigan Department of Education (MDE) requirements.
Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.

Contact Information

School of Education
(231) 591-5361
[email protected]

Ferris Main Campus