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Social Studies and Social Studies Education
Most students enrolled in the social studies program at Indiana Wesleyan are planning to teach social studies, either in the senior high/junior high/middle schools or at the university level. However, a social studies major may be taken without teaching requirements by those who desire a baccalaureate degree providing a broad exposure to the different fields of social studies. Social studies majors, teaching and non-teaching, are well positioned to earn a second major in either history or political science.
A social studies education major, which includes social studies courses (52 hours) combined with education courses (about 40 hours), certifies a student to teach the social studies areas listed below in senior high/junior high/middle schools. It is nationally accredited. (See the education division and program for information about the education component.) Students planning to become guidance counselors in the secondary schools may earn a minor in psychology along with a major in social studies education, which is excellent preparation for a master's in counseling and guidance.
Social Studies Areas:
American History
Government (Political Science)
World History
Psychology
Geography
Economics
Sociology
The 52-hour social studies major (teaching or non-teaching) includes a primary area of 18 hours chosen from either American or world history. Students also take two supporting Areas of 12 hours each chosen from areas other than the primary area, excepting geography. Finally, 10 hours of electives are chosen from the remaining areas, including geography.
| Primary Area |
18 (American History or World History) |
| Supporting Area |
12 |
| Supporting Area |
12 |
| Social Studies Electives |
10 |
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52 |
Note: Students with pre-teaching majors in areas other than social studies may earn a 24-hour social studies education minor.
See the following pages from the academic catalog (2003-2005) for specific major requirements, general education requirements, and degree requirements relative to the social studies and social studies education majors. Also see the full academic catalog (2003-2005) for specific course descriptions.
Students who are interested in pursuing social studies or social studies education as a major, need to consult with the coordinator of the department of history and political science and then declare the major in the records office.
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