Fall Semester 2000 through Summer Semester 2002
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Fall Semester 2000 through Summer Semester 2002
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| At-a-Glance |
| Major Field Requirements |
Hours Required in the Major: 60 hours in specific thematic areas selected from among listed courses in history, political science, economics, sociology, anthropology and geography. New requirements are being introduced in conformance with changes in licensing requirements. For specific requirements, consult an academic advisor in the Department of History.
Students must take a minimum of 60 semester credit hours in social-studies-related courses. Choices must be made in a variety of thematic areas from among specific listed courses in history, political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, and geography. For specific course listings, consult an academic advisor in the Department of History.
Recommended courses include at least one course in Nonwestern History. HIS 306 (History of Ohio) and HIS 307 (History of Cleveland) also are recommended. Those planning to teach in urban settings are encouraged to take courses in the African-American Experience.
Teaching Licensure: A comprehensive program for students seeking teaching licensure in Social Studies is administered through the College of Education. Interested students are urged to contact the college for further information.
New state teaching certification requirements are in the process of implementation. Students preparing to teach at the secondary level, therefore, are urged to consult with an advisor in the College of Education concerning pertinent requirements as early in their academic careers as possible.
Advising: Students register their intentions to pursue an academic major in Social Studies with the Department of History; those interested in teaching must be admitted to the teaching licensure program in the College of Education. Academic advising will be arranged depending on the selected academic concentration(s) pursued within the major program of study. Students in the College of Education will have an advisor available there to assist in meeting certification requirements.
The Social Studies major will have an academic advisor in the College of Arts and Sciences as assigned by the Department of History. Those seeking teaching certification also should have an advisor for education course work in the College of Education.
This composite major is administered by the Department of History and is primarily intended for students seeking secondary certification. It provides comprehensive training in history and related social studies fields taught in Ohio secondary schools. Interested students should also consider pursuing academic major(s) and/or academic minor(s) in history, political science, or economics.
For Information: Call Lee A. Makela, 687-3927, or the History Department secretary, 687-3920; those interested in certification should contact the College of Education.
