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Dec 30, 2024
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2022-23 Undergraduate Catalog
Social Studies (BA.SST)
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The major in Social Studies provides students with a strong foundation in teaching secondary Social Studies, enabling them to implement state and national educational standards.
Upon completion of the Social Studies major, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad store of knowledge of history, geography, economics, politics, and related social sciences.
- Describe, analyze and explain economic, political, cultural, social and physical systems in the context of time and space.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct and present both orally and in writing quality research so as to participate actively in-and foster-the ongoing construction of knowledge.
- Apply knowledge of Social Studies creatively, and demonstrate a love of learning and a critical awareness of the significance of Social Studies for human well-being.
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Complete the following core courses (24 cr):
And a two-course capstone sequence (6 cr):
In addition, complete 18 credits in elective courses (18 cr):
The electives must be chosen from History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Environmental Studies, and/or Global Studies.
The electives must include:
- No more than 3 credits at the 1000 level;
- At least 9 credits at the 3000 level;
- No more than 9 credits in one discipline.
(Credits required for the major: 48 cr)
And complete the University's Gen Ed requirements
Review the Gen Ed requirements.
Social Studies students are strongly encouraged to:
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