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Secondary Education Political Science Major

Completion of the required courses in this major, a teaching minor and the professional education sequence lead to certification as a secondary teacher of political science.
 

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Total Credits Required for Degree 127-135
Liberal Studies 30-40
Health Promotion Requirements 2
Required Courses in Major 32
Political Science Core 32
PS 101 Introduction to Political Science [IV] 4
PS 105 American Government [IV] 4
PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics 4
PS 206 International Relations 4
PS 303 Public Opinion and Voting Behavior or4
     PS 406 Legislative Politics (4 cr.)
PS 309 State and Local Government 4
PS 431 Civil Rights and Liberties 4
Political Science Electives 4
Other Required Courses 8
EC 101 Introduction to Economics [IV] 4
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science [III] 4
Teaching Minor, minimum 20-24
Professional Education 33
ED 201 Introduction to Education 2
ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom 4
ED 301 Dimensions of American Education 2
ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers 3
ED 349 Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice in the Secondary School Community 2
PS 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Social Studies Education 4
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher 2
ED 483 Educational Media Technology 2
ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School 11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching 1

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