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Social Studies (Composite Teaching) - BS


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Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services

School of Teacher Education and Leadership

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Studies Composite Teaching Major


Students who are accepted in good standing by the University and who have a minimum total GPA of 2.75 may be admitted to the Social Studies Composite Teaching Major. In order to graduate with the Social Studies Composite Teaching degree, students must (1) maintain a minimum 2.75 total GPA, (2) earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the major, (3) complete the 

  and (4) meet all requirements for the  .

For the bachelor’s degree, students must complete: (1) University Studies Depth Requirements  and General Education Requirements , (2) courses required for the Social Studies Composite Teaching Major (see list below), (3) The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP). Students must complete each course in the Social Studies Composite Teaching Major with a minimum grade of C. Upon completing all requirements for graduation, students are eligible for a secondary teaching license from the Utah State Office of Education (grades 6-12). Students with the Social Studies Composite Teaching Major graduate from the School of TEAL. Courses in the Social Studies Composite Teaching Major are provided by various departments. Students should check regularly with these departments and the Secondary Education advisor for changes and substitutions.

Students must complete a total of 60 credits selected from various social science courses listed below. The number of credits and course choices are listed after the area in which they must be completed.

A. History (36 credits)


The History requirement is met by completing the History Teaching Minor , plus additional courses approved by the student’s advisor.

Choose three POLS courses at the 3000-level or above


E. Psychology/Sociology/Family Finance (6 credits)


F. Required Courses for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) (35 credits)


To begin the admission process to the STEP, students should see their advisor at least two semesters before they begin Level 1 coursework. STEP admission deadlines are March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring.

Minimum University Requirements


Total Credits

120

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA

Credits of C- or better

100

Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)

40

USU Credits (30 USU credits, 20 of which must be upper-division courses, 10 of which must be courses required for student’s major)

30 USU credits

Completion of approved major program of study

See college advisor

Credits in minor (if required)

12

Credits in American Institutions (ECN 1500 ;HIST 1700 , HIST 2700  or HIST 2710 ; HONR 1300 POLS 1100 ; or USU 1300 )

3

General Education Requirements  and University Studies Depth Requirements 

 

 

 

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