B.S.E. Social Studies - Legacy 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 |
|---|---|
| HIST 102: Europe and the World, 1789-Present | 3 |
| HIST 106: Contours of US History | 3 |
| ENGL 110: English Composition | 3 |
| GOVT 111: Introduction to American Government | 3 |
| GEOG 120: Human Geography | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| HIST 101: Europe and the World, 1350-1789 | 3 |
| HIST 105: Craft of History | 3 |
| WELL 175: Wellness | 3 |
| COMM100: Fundamental Speech | 3 |
| GOVT 251: Introduction to Global Affairs | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Second Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECON 101: Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 226, 342,343, or 344: Political Geography, Europe, Latin America, or North America | 3 |
| G1: General Education Requirement - Humanities (English Literature Recommended) | 3 |
| HIST 200+ Concentration Requirement | 3 |
| MATH 100: Fundamentals of Mathematics | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDFN 211: Foundations of Modern Education | 3 |
| EDFN 241: Psychological Foundations of Teaching | 3 |
| ECON 102: Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| GOVT 200+ Concentration Requirement | 3 |
| G2: General Education Requirement - Science and math (Second Math Requirement Recommended) | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 15 |
Third Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| ECON 200+ Concentration Requirement | 3 |
| GEOG 141 or GEG 200+ Concentration Requirement | 3 |
| G1: General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| G2: General Education Requirement - Science and Math (Natural Science with Lab Recommended) | 3 |
| Concentration Requirement #5: HIST, GOVT, GEOG, ECON, ANTH, SOCY, PSYC | 3 |
| Concentration Requirement #6: HIST, GOVT, GEOG, ECO, ANTH, SOCY, PSYC | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| G1: General Education Requirement - Humanities | 3 |
| G2: General Education Requirement - Science and Math (Natural Science) | 3 |
| Concentration Requirement #7: HIST, GOVT, GEOG, ECO, ANTH, SOCY, PSYC | 3 |
| Concentration Requirement #8: HIST, GOVT, GEOG, ECO, ANTH, SOCY, PSYC | 3 |
| Concentration Requirement #9: HIST, GOVT, GEOG, ECO, ANTH, SOCY, PSYC | 3 |
| Concentration Requirement #10: HIST, GOVT, GEOG, ECO, ANTH, SOCY, PSYC | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Fourth Year
Fall Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDSE 321: Issues in Secondary Education | 3 |
| EDFN 330: Instructional Technology, Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDSE 433: Teaching in the Social Studies | 3 |
| EDSE 340: Content Area Literacy for Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| SPED 346: Disabilities in Inclusive Settings: Educational and Social Implications | 3 |
| ENGL 311: Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 18 |
Spring Semester
| Recommended Course Selections | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDSE 471: Differentiating Instruction in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDSS 461: Student Teaching | 9 |
| Total Credits for Semester | 12 |
Notes:
- Students may elect take winter/summer courses rather than six courses in the fall (Third Year), Spring (Third Year), and Fall (Fourth Year).
- Two of the G2 courses must come from the Natural Sciences, one G2 course must also have a lab.
- CDC requirement is fulfilled with EDFN211
- The Perspectives requirements to enter APS (EDSE 321, EDFN 330, EDSE 433, EDSE 340, SPED 346) which are available on the School of Education website.