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Major in Political Science with Social Studies Certification (Grades 8 - 12)
Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts
CIP 45.1001
 
University Studies Requirements - 43-49 Hours
 

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

     
    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.
     
    Required Courses - 20 Hours
     
      ENG 205   Writing for the Social Sciences
      POL 099   Freshman Orientation
      POL 140   American National Government
      POL 250   Introduction to International Relations
      POL 252   Contemporary Political Systems
      POL 261   Introduction to Political Theory
      POL 360   Research Methods
      POL 499   Senior Seminar in Political Science
     
    Required Limited Electives - 18 Hours
     
     

    POL electives approved by advisor.

     

    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.

     
    Required for Secondary Certification - 35 to 38 Hours
     
      COM 372   Communication in Educational
      EDP 260   Psychology of Human Development
      EDU 103   Issues and Practices of American Education
      EDU 303   Strategies of Teaching
      EDU 403   Structures and Foundations of Education
      EDU 405   Evaluation and Measurement in Education
      EDU 422   Student Teaching Seminar (optional)
      SEC 420   Practicum in Secondary Schools
      SEC 421   Student Teaching in the Secondary School
      SED 300   Education of Students with Disabilities
     
    Required Minor - 21 to 24 hours

    Choose either economics, geography, history, or social science minor. Social science minor is strongly recommended.

     
    Total Curriculum Requirements - 134 to 146 hours
     
     
     
    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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