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Major in Political Science with Social Studies
Certification (Grades 8 - 12)
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts
CIP 45.1001
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University Studies Requirements
- 43-49 Hours
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University Studies selections must include:
Communication and Basic Skills:
CSC 199 Introduction to Information Technology
Science and Mathematics
MAT 135 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
University Studies Elective:
COM 161 Introduction to Basic Public Speaking
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| Note: Certification requires a grade of B or better in one
English composition course and a C or better in a University Studies
math course, public speaking, and EDU 103 or equivalent course. Additional
requirements for admission to teacher education and student teaching must be
met. See advisor and/or Office of Teacher Education Services for details. |
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Required Courses - 20 Hours
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ENG 205
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Writing for the Social Sciences
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POL 099
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Freshman Orientation
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POL 140
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American National Government
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POL 250
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Introduction to International Relations
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POL 252
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Contemporary Political Systems
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POL 261
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Introduction to Political Theory
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POL 360
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Research Methods
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POL 499
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Senior Seminar in Political Science
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Required Limited Electives - 18 Hours
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POL electives approved by advisor.
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Note:
At least 12 hours of the major must be at the 400 or 500 levels. Only six hours
of credit toward the major may be received for POL 488, 489, or 595.
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Required for Secondary Certification - 35 to 38 Hours
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COM 372
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Communication in Educational
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EDP 260
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Psychology of Human Development
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EDU 103
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Issues and Practices of American Education
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EDU 303
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Strategies of Teaching
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EDU 403
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Structures and Foundations of Education
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EDU 405
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Evaluation and Measurement in Education
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EDU 422
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Student Teaching Seminar (optional)
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SEC 420
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Practicum in Secondary Schools
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SEC 421
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Student Teaching in the Secondary School
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SED 300
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Education of Students with Disabilities
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Required Minor - 21 to 24 hours
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Choose either economics, geography, history, or social science minor. Social
science minor is strongly recommended.
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Total Curriculum Requirements - 134 to 146 hours
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The requirements listed above are an example of what is applicable to most
students entering Murray State University at the present time. Criteria as they
may relate to individual students may vary. The primary source is the
Undergraduate Bulletin applicable at the time of the student
enrollment.
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