Political Science Teaching Minor

Minor

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The Political Science Secondary Education Minor prepares students to teach political science classes at the high school level. Through courses such as PLSC 121 and PLSC 341, along with additional coursework in the minor, students build the skills needed to effectively teach and engage high school students in the study of government, political systems, and civic processes.

When paired with a secondary education major (not Political Science or Social Studies), students will be eligible to teach in more than one content area. This minor strengthens understanding of political institutions, policymaking, and civic engagement, preparing future educators to cultivate informed and active citizens in their classrooms.

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Major Courses

All Minor Requirements - 24 Credits Required

Minor Courses - 24 Credits Required

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

PLSC 121 - Amer Gov 1-People and Politics Credit Hours: 3
PLSC 122 - Amer Gov 2-Policy Making Credit Hours: 3
Choose 1 of 2
PLSC 221 - American Political Parties Credit Hours: 3
PLSC 251 - Public Administration Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 311 - Social Aspects of GIS Credit Hours: 3
PLSC 311 - American State-Local Govt Credit Hours: 3
PLSC 341 - International Politics Credit Hours: 3
PLSC 410 - Politics and Media Credit Hours: 3
SSCI 425 - Issues in Public Policy Credit Hours: 3

Suggested Electives

These courses are not required to complete the minor but are suggested to assist students in passing the political science exam for teaching.

Secondary Education Major

One secondary education major is required; must not be the same as secondary education minor.

The following is a list of current secondary education major choices:

Biology (BIED)
Business, Management, Marketing, and Technology (BMMT)
Chemistry (CHED)
English (EEDU)
Geography (GEOG)
History (HIED)
Mathematics (MAED)
Social Studies (SSED)

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 programmatic 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
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Ferris Main Campus