Social Studies, Political Science Emphasis Grades 9-12 Certification, BSE

General Education Requirements: 34-35 Hours (46-47 Hours**)

See Baccalaureate Degree General Education Curriculum Requirements. 

Political Science Requirements: 15 Hours

• PSC 0120 - Government: US State & Local 3
• PSC Upper Division Electives 1a2

Supporting Requirements: 36 Hours

• HIST 0110 - United States History 1492-1877 3
• HIST 0120 - United States History 1877 to Present 3
• HIST 0130 - Western Civilization to 1660 3
• HIST 0140 - Western Civilization since 1660 3
• HIST Upper Division U.S. 6 **
• HIST Upper Division Asian, Latin or European 3 **
• SOC 0110 - Introduction to Sociology 3
• SOC Upper Division Elective 3 **
• GEOG 0211 - Regions and Nations 3
• GEOG Upper Division Elective 3
• ECON 0101 - Economics of Social Issues 3

Education Certification Requirements: 40-42 Hours

Teaher Education Certification 

Total Hours: 125-128

*Required political science, history, sociology or economics and geography courses satisfy major requirements and 12 hours of General Education Requirements.
**See Prerequisites