B.S.E. Social Studies - Gateway Model
Four-Year Degree Pathway Example
Four-year plans may vary based on course availability and individual goals. Students should consult their advisor about degree requirements and reference the Course Catalog.
First Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Cornerstone: FYEX 100 | 3 |
| Cornerstone: Intro to College Writing | 3 |
| HIST 105: History Matters | 3 |
| HIST 106: Contours of US History | 3 |
| PSYC 100: General Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 101/102:Europe & Word I/2 or 206:World Cultures or 280:Pre-Colonial Africa | 3 |
| ECON 100: Intro Economics | 3 |
| GEOG 120: Human Geography | 3 |
| GOVT 111: American Government | 3 |
| Cornerstone: COMM 100 Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 101/102:Europe & Word I/2 or 206:World Cultures or 280:Pre-Colonial Africa | 3 |
| ECON 203: World Regional Economy | 3 |
| GOVT 221: Intro Comparative Political Systems | 3 |
| GEOG 281: Maps and GIS | 3 |
| Gateway: Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 205: Art and Craft of HIstory | 3 |
| GOVT 251: Intro to Global Politics | 3 |
| PDE Requirement: Second Math | 3 |
| EDFN 211: Foundations of Modern Education | 3 |
| EDFN: Psychological Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| SOCY 210: Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| Gateway: Personal Wellness* | 3 |
| Gateway: Ethical Action and Citizenship* | 3 |
| Gateway: Scientific Reasoning | 3 |
| Gateway: Creative Explorations* | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| Gateway: Information Literacies* | 3 |
| Gateway: Problem Solving* | 3 |
| Geography Elective** | 3 |
| Gateway: Tech Competency* | 3 |
| Keystone: Advanced Writing* | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDFN 330: Instructional Technology, Design, & Assessment | 3 |
| EDSE 321: Issues in Secondary Education | 3 |
| EDSE 340: Content Area Literacy for Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| EDSE: Teaching of Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| SPED 346: Secondary Students w/Disabilities in Inclusive Settings*** | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDSS 461: Student Teaching**** | 9 |
| EDSE 471: Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
Notes:
- *15 credits of GE Gateway must be from 200+ electives in GEOG, GOVT, HIST. ANTH, PSYC or SOCY: additionally, 3 credits may meet GE (Keystone) ADvanced Writing
- **Choose from GEOG 141, 248, 342, 343, 344
- ***SPED 346 meets GE Keystone Diverse Cultural Contexts requirement
- ****EDSS 461 meets GE Capstone Big Ideas Seminar