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Nov 21, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Social Science (teacher certification), BA
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A Bachelor of Arts with a major in social science (secondary teacher certification) prepares you for a career in public or private education. Additionally, you will possess a greater understanding of cultural diversity and global issues, as well as communication and digital skills necessary to be competitive in the workforce.
Degree requirements
The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Arts with a major in social science (teacher certification).
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Hours required and general/college requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfill all degree requirements for the Bachelor’s degree as specified in “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academics section of this catalog and College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences requirements.
Major requirements, 57 hours
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in social science and a composite teaching field in social studies requires: Other course requirements
Other requirements
Students must also complete the required 21 hours in upper-level education courses and meet all GPA requirements to apply for state certification. Students must apply to the certification program in the College of Education in Matthews Hall, Room 105.
All state certification requirements and information on required examinations are available on the web site of the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), www.tea.state.tx.gov.
Electives
Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.
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