Social Studies, Sociology Emphasis Grades 9-12 Certification, BSE

General Education Requirements: 31-32 Hours (46-47 Hours*)

See Baccalaureate Degree General Education Curriculum Requirements. 

Sociology Requirements: 21 Hours

• SOC 0110 - Introduction to Sociology 3
• SOC 0210 - Social Problems 3 **
• SOC 0221 - Marriage and Family 3
• ANTH 0342 - Comparative Cultures 3 **
• SOC Additional Courses (6 hours Upper Division) 9 **

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. History courses 6 **
• HIST Upper Division Latin American, Asian or European course 3 **
• PSC 0120 - Government: US State & Local 3
• PSC Upper Division course 3 **
• ECON 0101 - Economics of Social Issues 3

Education Certification Requirements: 40-42 Hours

Teaher Education Certification 

Total Hours: 128-131

*Required courses in history, political science, sociology, economics and geography satisfy major requirements and 15 hours of General education curriculum.
**See Prerequisites