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Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education - Social Studies and Specialization

This degree is designed for students who wish to teach in middle schools. The curriculum of the degree prepares the middle level educator to teach in two separate content areas. Each student will have a teacher preparation program in two areas: English/language arts, mathematics, science or social studies. Due to the complexity of this degree, its content areas, general education requirements, and lack of electives, students are urged to always receive prior approval from their advisers before enrolling in any course.

The Teacher Education Professional Education Sequence is undergoing significant change. At the time of this publication, the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is reviewing these changes. Please see your academic advisor or Student Services Director for updated course information.

Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education Social Studies and Specialization
General Education		Semester Hours
ACAD 101	Principles of the Learning Academy	1
Critical Skills		15-16
Writing and Critical Thinking
WRIT 101 and CRTW 201	Composition; Critical Reading, Thinking, and Writing	6
Quantitative Skills
MATH 150	Introduction to Discrete Mathematics	3
Technology	Met in major with EDUC 275	0
Oral Communication	Met in major with SCST 391	0
Logic/Language/Semiotics	See approved list,	3
One semester of foreign language		3-4
Skills for a Common Experience and Thinking Across Disciplines		3-6
HMXP 102	The Human Experience: Who Am I?	3
Global Perspectives	Met in major with GEOG 101	0
Historical Perspectives	May be met in major with HIST 212	0-3
Developing Critical Skills and Applying them to Disciplines		13
Social Sciences	Met in major with PLSC 201 or 202 and ECON 215 or 216	0*
Humanities and Arts	See approved list; one course must be an ENGL
	literature; 3 hours met in major with HIST 111	6*
*15 hours must be taken from these two areas.
Natural Science	Consult adviser and approved list	7
Intensive Writing	Met in major with EDCI 330	0
Constitution Requirement
HIST 211	US History to 1877	0
Professional Education Sequence		42
EDUC 110**	Teachers, Schools and Society	3

EDUC 210**	Psychology of the Learner I	3

EDUC 250**	Psychology of the Learner II	3

EDUC 275**	Integ. Tech to Support Teaching and Learning	2

EDUC 310**	Working With Except and Div Learners	3

EDUC 390*	Core Issues in Teacher Education	3

EDUC 475	Internship in Reflective Practice	10

EDUC 490	Capstone for Educational Leaders	2

EDCI 305**	Introduction to the Middle School	3

EDCI 315**	Developmental Aspects of Middle Level Learners	3

EDCI 325**	Content Literacy for Middle Level Learners	3

EDCI 330	Strategies and Assessment for Middle Level Learners	3

EDCI 392	Field Experiences in Middle Level Education	1

Social Studies Concentration		30
HIST 111	World Civilizations to 950	3

HIST 112	World Civilizations from 950-1750	3

HIST 211	US History to 1877	3

HIST 212	US History since 1877	3

HIST 505	History of South Carolina	3

PLSC 201 or PLSC 202	American Government, State and Local Gov’t	3


ECON 215 or 216	Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics	3

GEOG 101	Human Geography	3

Select from the following list:		3
HIST 113	World Civilizations since 1720

SOCL 101	Social Problems and Social Policy

SOCL 201	Principles of Sociology

ANTH 201	Intro to Cultural Anthropology


ANTH 203	Intro to Language and Culture

Required Methods
SCST 391	Principles of Teaching Social Studies	3

Select from one of the following concentrations
English Language Arts		27
Mathematics		26-27
Science		26
Total		125

**A grade of C or better must be earned and this course cannot be taken as S/U.

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