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Feb 03, 2025
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Social Studies Grades 5-Adult Teaching Specialization, B.A.E.
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The Social Studies 5-Adult Comprehensive Specialization is intended for those students preparing to teach in elementary, middle, or secondary schools. This degree program leads to a B.A. in Education with teacher certification in West Virginia. It provides the interdisciplinary foundation necessary for teaching an integrated social science curriculum. Students desiring to teach a particular subject, such as history, should augment the required courses with appropriate elective hours. Course marked with an asterisk are offered only in the fall semester.
Admission to the program is gained by completing the following requirements: EDUC 2200 with at least a “B” grade; an overall GPA of 2.75 and a Social Studies Curriculum GPA of 2.75; passing scores on all three sections of the CORE Academic Skills for Educators Test; passing a criminal background check; submitting a Declaration of Intent to the Dean of Education; acceptable scores on the ACT or SAT; completion of all Early Field Experiences(contact the School of Education, Health and Human Performance for more details). Successful completion of PRAXIS (PPST) tests in Social Studies and Principles of Learning and Teaching is necessary in order to graduate and obtain West Virginia certification. Students need passing scores on these tests BEFORE beginning their student teaching placements.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION, TEACHING SPECIALIZATION IN SOCIAL STUDIES GRADES 5-ADULT: 129 SEM. HRS.
Social Studies Curriculum (see below): 60 SEM. HRS.
General Studies Requirements: 30 SEM. HRS.
Professional Education Courses: 39 SEM. HRS.
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Social Studies Curriculum (60 Credit Hours)
Required Courses (54 Credit Hours)
*Offered only in the Fall Semester
**Offered only in the Spring Semester Electives (6 Credit Hours)
(Select one of the following options.) Option 1:
Social and Behavioral Science Advanced Studies These advanced studies in the Social and Behavioral Sciences allow prospective teachers to explore and understand the state guidelines for teacher education and the corresponding competencies in greater depth. Select 6 hours from any of the following disciplines: Economics, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. General Studies Requirements (30 Credit Hours)
Note: the following course choices are strongly suggested by the Department of Social Sciences in order to best fulfill the General Studies Outcomes and the goals of the BA in Education, Social Studies Concentration, and Grades 5 to Adult. (When choices are available, see the full General Studies Curriculum .) * Any course(s) marked with an asterisk (*) are recommended to complement the program curriculum; however, students may select any other courses from the approved General Studies list. Outcome 1 - Critical Analysis:
Outcome 2- Quantitative Literacy:
(Requirement by Major) Outcome 3 - Written Communication:
Outcome 5 - Information Literacy:
Outcome 6 - Technology Literacy:
Outcome 7 - Oral Communication:
Outcome 10 - Health and Well-Being:
Outcome 11- Interdisciplinary and Lifelong Learning:
Outcome 14 - Social Sciences:
Outcome 15 - Natural Sciences:
Outcome 16 - Cultural Awareness and Human Dignity:
Professional Education (39 Credit Hours)
NOTE: The student will need at least 4 semesters to complete the Education classes listed. NOTE: - EDUC 2203 and EDUC 2240 are pre-requisites for EDUC 2260 and EDUC 2265
- EDUC 2260 and EDUC 2265 are pre-requisites for EDUC 3340 , EDUC 3351 , and EDUC 3365
- All Education classes must be completed along with passing scores on the Praxis II and PLT before student teaching.
Before Admission
The first two courses in this sequence are taken BEFORE admission to Teacher Education. After Admission
The following courses are taken after gaining admission into the School of Education, Health and Human Performance: |
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