B.S. in Secondary Education (Social Studies)
This degree will license you for teaching in both Middle and High School in the selected content area. Students will need to choose one major from English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
General education requirements vary slightly from program to program.
Information for Prospective Education Students
- School of Education Mission Statement
- Requirements for admission to Education program
- Teacher Education Program
- Student Teaching
- Graduation
- Licensing
General Education Requirements (39 cr)
Composition & Communication (9)
- ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I
- ENG-W 270 Argumentative Writing
- Choose one speech course (eg. SPCH-S121, CMCL-C223)
College Level Mathematics (3)
Choose at least one math course that meets IU East General Education Requirements.
Humanities & Fine Arts (9)
Choose 3 additional courses from:
- World Language, Music (no studio), Fine Arts (1 studio only), Journalism, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Theater
Natural Science & Mathematics (9)
- Choose at least one math course 100 level or above, excluding M123
- Choose at least one science course with a lab. Science courses can be taken from Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Geology, or Anatomy & Physiology.
Behavioral & Social Sciences (9)
- Choose 3 courses from at least two of the following areas:
Anthropology, Economics, Social Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Additional Requirements (0-2 cr)
First-Year Seminar (0-2)
Students entering the program with less than 12 credit hours of transferable credit are required to complete the First Year Seminar (UCOL-U 101).
Professional Education Requirements
The lab / field experience courses, including M201, M301, and M401, can (and must) be taken multiple times for credit.
Foundations (17)
- EDUC-W 200 Using Computers in Education
- EDUC-F 205 Study of Education and Practices of Teaching
- EDUC-M 300 Teaching in a Pluralistic Society
- EDUC-P 250 & M201 Psychology Applied to Teaching
- EDUC-K 306 Teaching students with Special Needs
Teacher Education Program (0)
- EDUC-M 299 TEP Application Required
Methods (15) [Must be admitted to TEP]
- EDUC-M 314 & M301 General Methods (complete first)
- EDUC-M 464 Sr. H / Jr. H / MS Reading Methods
- EDUC-K 490 Assessment I & II
- One additional methods course (satisfied in concentration)
Student Teaching Semester (15)
- EDUC-M 480 Secondary Student Teaching
- EDUC-F 203 Capstone
Skill Review Courses (optional, as needed)
- EDUC-X 151 Reading Techniques
- ENG-W 130 Principles of Composition
Secondary Social Studies Major
Social Studies courses are grouped into areas. Students must choose one primary and two supporting areas. 27 of the 54 credits must be at the 200 level and above.
- From the primary area, choose 18-21 credit hours.
- From the secondary areas, choose 12-15 credit hours each.
- From any of the remaining areas, choose 2 additional courses.
Methods (4)
EDUC M441 & M401 Social Studies Methods
Area: Historical
If primary, these are required courses:
HIST-H 105, H106, H108, H109
If primary, choose 3 from:
HIST-A 313, A314, A315, A300, A307, A390, H260, A363, B361, B362, E315, H221, H225, H232, H495, T325
Area: Economics
ECON-E 103, E104, E321, E322, E340, E350, E430, E495
Area: Geographical Perspectives
GEOG-G 110, G306, G317, G326
Area: Government & Citizenship (Political Science)
POLS-Y103, Y107, Y206, Y307, Y105, Y304, Y305, Y308, Y324, Y325, Y346
Area: Psychology
PSY-P103, P211, P212, P216, P302, P316, P319, P320, P324, P325, P327, P335
