Jun 28, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Secondary Education Social Studies Major


Completion of this major’s required courses and the professional education sequence leads to certification as a secondary school teacher in social studies. Students with a major in secondary education social studies must maintain a grade point average of 3.0 or greater overall, in the major, and/or minor(s) with no grade below a “B-” in the professional education sequence and no grade below a “C” in the major and/or minor(s).

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the History  department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required 120 Credits


General Education 30-40 Credits


Required Courses in Major 52 Credits


Professional Studies 36 Credits


Notes:


Transfer students can complete the major by taking two courses-three semester hours each, minimum-in each of the four required areas. The additional credits comprising the 36 required hours may be accumulated by taking courses in any one or more of the four required areas.