Social Science, Bachelor of Science in Education
Students in the teacher education program for Social Science are provided a sound general education program, substantial major-area content courses, and professional courses designed in accordance with established educational standards. Department faculty attempt to model Christian values in their interactions with students and in the presentation of course material. Department goals are consistent with the mission and goals of the institution and are intended to meet the needs of the larger society they serve. Stated departmental goals insure the maintenance of a teacher education program that provides pre-service teachers opportunities to become knowledgeable about and/or competent in the following effective school components: teaching competencies, classroom management techniques, content knowledge, methods and materials of instruction, evaluation techniques, interpersonal skills, and professional growth opportunities.
Requirements
Major requirements
History elective from 300-400 level courses
Select one additional 300-400 level course with an
HIS prefix.
Education-Psychology Courses
| EDU 216 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
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| EDU 217 | PRAXIS Core Preparation & Lab | 1 |
| EDU 326 | Readings in the Academic Disciplines 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 350 | Survey of Learners with Exceptionalities | 3 |
| EDU 400 | Theories of Learning | 3 |
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| EDU 401 | PRAXIS PLT Preparation | 1 |
| PSY 260 | Human Growth/Development | 3 |
EDU 216-EDU 217 not required for students who have an ACT/SAT exemption.
Professional Education Courses
These courses require prior admission to Teacher Education.
| EDU 340 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 424 | Classroom/Behavior Management | 3 |
| EDU 450g | Methods of Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools | 3 |
| EDU 470 | Pre-Internship Lab | 1 |
Professional Semester
This course requires prior admission to Teacher Education and
taking of the required Mississippi Licensure Examinations.
| EDU 488 | Internship in Secondary Schools/Special Subject Fields | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 123-127