Social Science - Integrated Social Studies with Adolescent to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) Licensure BA

Degree Requirements

General Education Program	28 Hours
The Social Science component and three hours of the Non-Western Cultural Perspectives component of the GEP are satisfied by the requirements of this degree. PSYC 1101 and PHIL 3320 are required. Further information is in the General Education Program .
Social Studies Courses	54 Hours
Professional Education Core	17 Hours
Adolescent to Young Adult Courses	21 Hours
Reading Requirement	3 Hours
Related Studies Component	6 Hours

Total Hours Required:	129 Hours

Professional Education Core (17 Hours)

To receive credit towards the major students must achieve a grade of “C” or higher in this component. A 3.0 GPA is required in the Professional Education requirements.

Adolescent to Young Adult Courses (21 Hours)

Reading Requirement (3 Hours)

EDRE 3305 - Teaching Reading in the Content Area

Related Studies Component (6 Hours)

A grade of “C” or higher is required in this component.

Special Notes:

Completion of PRAXIS I or ACT tests with sufficient scores is required prior to taking any education courses EDUC 1115 or higher. See the Department of Teacher Education for further details on test score requirements.
The Social Science component and three hours of the Non-Western Cultural Perspectives component of the GEP are satisfied by the requirements of this degree. PSYC 1101 and PHIL 3320 are required in the GEP for the major.
EDUC 2230, 2240, 2245, 2248, and EDIS 2250 should be taken prior to or with EDAE 3285.

Bachelor Degrees

Special Notes

Students must complete—at Shawnee State— at least 12 credit hours in their majors. The 12 hours must be taken at the 3000 or 4000 level. In the case of the BS natural science, at least 8 of the 12 upper division hours must be in the first concentration.
General Electives Elective hours are not limited to any particular area of study and can be earned in science to enhance the major or to complete requirements for a minor. Courses from all departments of the University can be used to satisfy the electives requirements. Electives should include courses in the arts and humanities. Coherent groups of courses are encouraged and should be chosen with the student’s career objectives and personal interests in mind. Consultation with your faculty advisor is highly recommended so that electives can be an important component of your educational experience.