Middle Grades Education Social Studies Minor

This minor is designed for Middle Level Education Major seeking licensure in Secondary (9-12 Grades) Social Studies. The minor gives a greater breadth of social studies knowledge, specifically in history and sociology. Combined with Middle Level Education program requirements, this minor provides coursework to prepare these majors to potentially add-on Secondary Social Studies.

Program Requirements (18 Credits)

Foundation (12 Credits)

Choose one course from the following:

Complete the following courses:

HIST 250 - Historical Research and Writing (3 credits)
Choose two 100 or 200 level history courses from a rotation of current offerings

Electives (6 Credits)

Choose two 300 or 400 level history courses from the following pre-approved list or see the minor adviser for additional courses, including one-time offered and modified courses that may also count.

Total Credits Required: 18

Students must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all 18 credit hours required by the Middle Grades Education Social Studies minor.