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Social Science-Teaching-Plan A-Specialist, B.A.

Social Science-Teaching-Plan A - Specialist, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
Major Introductory Course (Area #1) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
Major Introductory Course (Area #2 and #3) 6
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Sophomore
Fall
Major Area #1 3
Major Area #2 3
TEACHING 2017 Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching 1
EDPSYCH 2030 Dynamics of Human Development 3
GEOG 1210 Planet Earth 3
GEOG 1211 Planet Earth Laboratory 1
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours17
Spring
Major Area #1 3
Major Area #3 3
SOCSCIED 2190 Introduction to Teaching Social Studies 1
LRNTECH 1031 Educational Technology and Design 3
SPED 3150 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms 2
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 4
 Hours16
Junior
Fall
TEACHING 3128 Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction 1
EDPSYCH 3148 Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts 3
MEASRES 3150 Classroom Assessment 2
Major Area #1 3
Major Area #2 3
Major Area #3 3
 Hours15
Spring
SOCFOUND 3119 Schools and American Society 3
Major Area #1 3
Major Area #2 3
Major Area #3 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
SOCSCIED 4190 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3
TEACHING 4170/5170 Human Relations: Awareness and Application 3
Major Area (Minor #2) 3
Major Area (Minor #3) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 4
 Hours16
Spring
TEACHING 4180 Student Teaching 12
 Hours12
 Total Hours121