Academic Catalog 2023-2024

Slippery Rock University

Secondary Education - Social Studies - History (7-12), Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED)

This program prepares students for careers teaching Social Studies / History in secondary schools. Requirements for the Major in Secondary Education (7-12) include a combination of education courses and student teaching experiences that lead to certification for a state-approved teaching license. All candidates completing this program and student teaching are eligible to receive Pennsylvania certification after achieving a passing or qualifying score on Pennsylvania Department of Education required exam(s). If you are interested in teaching in another state, please contact the Department of Education in that state.

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Related Links

Secondary Education - Social Studies and History, BSED Program Page

Secondary Education / Foundations of Education Department Page

Professional Licensure/Certification Page

Curriculum Guide

GPA Requirement

GPA must be 3.0 or higher for Teacher Candidacy.

A 3.0 GPA and passing subject area assessment (PRAXIS) or a 2.8 GPA and a qualifying passing subject area assessment (PRAXIS) score (as determined by PDE) is required for certification.

Summary*

Rock Studies 2 Requirements40
Other Basic Requirements0-3
Computer Competency0-3
Major Requirements97

* All undergraduate degree programs require a minimum of 120 credits.  Some courses meet multiple requirements, but are only counted once toward the 120 credit total required to graduate.

Rock Studies 2 Requirements

The Rock
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 13
ENGL 102Critical Writing3
ENGL 104Critical Reading3
STAT 152Elementary Statistics I3
Select one of the following:3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
Subtotal15
Integrated Inquiry
Creative and Aesthetic Inquiry
Select 3 Credits3
Humanities Inquiry (Waived)
Social Science Inquiry (Waived)
Physical & Natural Sciences
SCI 101Science of Life3
Subtotal6
Additional Rock Studies 2 Requirements
Select one of the following:3
Economics of Social Issues
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Select one of the following:3
American National Government
Introduction to Anthropology
PSYC 105Introduction to Psychology3
MATH 125Precalculus4
SPED 121Overview of Special Education3
SPED 315Special Education Issues in Diverse Secondary Classrooms3
Subtotal19
Total Hours40
1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject.

Basic Math Requirement

Check with your adviser or a current degree audit report to see if you have been exempted from this course. The credit earned in this course will not be counted toward the 120 credit hour minimum needed to earn a degree.

Complete one of the following:0-3
Meet required minimum SAT or ACT math score OR
Beginning Algebra
Total Hours0-3

Computer Competency

Demonstrate "computer competency" by one of the following:0-3
Pass Computer Competency Exam OR
Select one of the following at SRU or another post-secondary institution:
Introduction to Computing for Liberal Arts
Computer Concepts
Introduction to Computing and Programming
Technology for Wellness
Total Hours0-3

DIVERSITY,  EQUITY,  AND INCLUSION REQUIREMENT

Students must take and pass a course with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) designation prior to graduation.  Students can meet this requirement by taking any DEI - designated course in any program at any time during their undergraduate career. 

Major Requirements

  • 52 major credits must be taken at SRU or PASSHE
  • 52 major credits must be taken at the 300 level or above
Professional Education
All grades earned in Professional Education must be a "C" or above
SEFE 200Introduction to Education, Teaching Methods and Field3
SEFE 230Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology3
SEFE 319Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Schools3
SEFE 326ELL Strategies and Practice3
SEFE 338Standards-Based Instruction & Assessment in the Inclusionary Classroom3
SEFE 370Educational Measurements, Assessment and Evaluation3
SEFE 380History and Philosophy of Education3
SEFE 426Practicum in Middle-Level & Secondary Education1
SEFE 455Student Teaching - Secondary Education12
SPED 121Overview of Special Education3
SPED 315Special Education Issues in Diverse Secondary Classrooms3
Subtotal40
Non-US History Courses
HIST 151Ancient World to the Age of Global Encounters3
HIST 152Early Modern to Contemporary World3
US History Courses
HIST 201Colonial US to the Civil War Era3
HIST 202US Civil War Era to Present3
Historian Methods/Historian Craft Course
HIST 205The Historian's Craft3
Economics Course
ECON 105Economics of Social Issues3
Geography Courses
GES XXXGeography Course3
Political Science Courses
POLS 101American National Government3
POLS XXXPolitical Science Course3
Professional Studies Courses
INDP 106Race and Ethnic Diversity in the USA3
INDP 202Introduction to Anthropology3
Psychology Course
PSYC 105Introduction to Psychology3
Subtotal36
Secondary Education Social Studies - History Electives
Must take at least six credits in two areas and nine credits required in one area.21
American History Electives
Pennsylvania
HIST XXX
American History Elective
HIST XXX
American History Elective
Non-Western History Electives
HIST XXX
Non-Western History Elective
HIST XXX
Non-Western History Elective
HIST XXX
Non-Western History Elective
European History Electives
HIST XXX
European History Elective
HIST XXX
European History Elective
HIST XXX
European History Elective
Subtotal21
Total Hours97
1

Course counts for 50% of Major and Major GPA

*

Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.

American History Electives

HIST 304American Military History3
HIST 313U.S. Manhood and Masculinities3
HIST 323African American History to 18763
HIST 324African American History Since 18763
HIST 335Outstanding Americans3
HIST 337Native American History3
HIST 344The American City3
HIST 350The American Civil War3
HIST 351Latin America to 18303
HIST 352Latin America Since 18303
HIST 358American Popular Culture, 1865 to the Present3
HIST 364History of Medicine3
HIST 390Experimental3
HIST 435Pennsylvania3
HIST 437The American West3
HIST 445Americans and the Environment3
HIST 450History Internship3
HIST 453American Constitutional History and Law3
HIST 490Independent Study3
HIST 498Selected Topics3

European History Electives

HIST 305Russia to 18553
HIST 306Russia Since 18553
HIST 319History of Women to 17503
HIST 331England to 16893
HIST 332Britain Since 16893
HIST 333Medieval Church3
HIST 346Rise of Imperial Britain3
HIST 347Twentieth Century British Culture3
HIST 364History of Medicine3
HIST 390Experimental3
HIST 404Violence in Post-45 Europe3
HIST 422Ancient Greece3
HIST 424The Middle Ages3
HIST 426French Revolution and Napoleon3
HIST 427Nineteenth Century Europe3
HIST 450History Internship3
HIST 464The Scientific Revolution of the 17th and 18th Centuries3
HIST 490Independent Study3
HIST 498Selected Topics3

Non-Western History Electives

HIST 362Africa North of the Zambezi3
HIST 363Southern Africa3
HIST 364History of Medicine3
HIST 370History and the Bible3
HIST 371History of Jews3
HIST 376Modern Japan3
HIST 380Egyptology3
HIST 381East Asian Military Traditions3
HIST 382Modern Asian Pacific Rim3
HIST 386Modern China3
HIST 390Experimental3
HIST 406Mass Killing and Genocide in the Modern World3
HIST 450History Internship3
HIST 462The Contemporary Middle East3
HIST 463Israel-History, State and Society3
HIST 490Independent Study3
HIST 498Selected Topics3

Important Information

For information only: Please see adviser for more details pertaining to this certification

Optional Dual Certification in Secondary Education and Special Education

Secondary Education majors can add special education certification by taking the following courses in addition to those required for the secondary education major:

SPED 230Early Intervention Practices for Students with Disabilities3
SPED 350Universal Intervention3
SPED 360Targeted Instructional and Behavioral Interventions for Neuro-Diverse Learners3
SPED 431Intense Behavioral and Emotional Interventions for Neuro-Diverse Learners3
SPED 432Intensive ELA Interventions for Neuro-Diverse Learners3
SPED 433Assessment Strategies in Special Education3
SPED 434Professional Collaboration and Ethical Practices3
SPED 435Processes and Procedures in Special Education3
Total Hours24

Prerequisites for Admission to Teacher Candidacy

  • Grades below a “C” are not admissible.

Basic Courses
ENGL 102Critical Writing3
ENGL 104Critical Reading3
SEFE 230Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology3
SEFE 326ELL Strategies and Practice3
SEFE 370Educational Measurements, Assessment and Evaluation3
SPED 121Overview of Special Education3
Math Requirement for BS in Education
Required prior to Admission to Teacher Candidacy
MATH 113 or higher6
Total Hours24

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

SECONDARY EDUC - SOCIAL STUDIES - HISTORY 7-12 BSED (1277)
Effective Summer 2019
Revised: 07.17.2023
UCC 03.01.2022 

RECOMMENDED FOUR-YEAR PLAN

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallHours
ENGL 102 Critical Writing 3
ESAP 101 FYRST Seminar * 1
POLS 101 American National Government 3
PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology 3
SUBJ 139Foundations of Academic Discovery 1 3
Creative & Aesthetic Inquiry 3
 Hours16
Spring
SEFE 230 Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology 3
ENGL 104 Critical Reading 3
STAT 152 Elementary Statistics I 3
SPED 121 Overview of Special Education 3
GES Elective 3
 Hours15
Second Year
Fall
SEFE 200 Introduction to Education, Teaching Methods and Field 3
MATH 125 Precalculus 4
SEFE 326 ELL Strategies and Practice 3
ECON 105
Economics of Social Issues
or Principles of Macroeconomics
3
SCI 101 Science of Life 3
 Hours16
Spring
INDP 202 Introduction to Anthropology 3
SEFE 370 Educational Measurements, Assessment and Evaluation 3
INDP 106 Race and Ethnic Diversity in the USA 3
HIST 151 Ancient World to the Age of Global Encounters 3
HIST 152 Early Modern to Contemporary World 3
Select one of the following: 3
Civil Discourse: Theory & Practice
Ethics and Civil Discourse
Civil Discourse and Democracy
 Hours18
Third Year
Fall
HIST 201 Colonial US to the Civil War Era 3
HIST 202 US Civil War Era to Present 3
HIST 205 The Historian's Craft 3
HIST Elective 3
POLS Elective 3
 Hours15
Spring
SEFE 338 Standards-Based Instruction & Assessment in the Inclusionary Classroom (S) 3
SEFE 380 History and Philosophy of Education 3
HIST Elective 3
HIST Elective 3
 Hours12
Fourth Year
Fall
SEFE 319 Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Schools (F) 3
SEFE 426 Practicum in Middle-Level & Secondary Education 1
HIST Elective 3
HIST Elective 3
HIST Elective 3
HIST Elective 3
 Hours16
Spring
SEFE 455 Student Teaching - Secondary Education 12
SPED 315 Special Education Issues in Diverse Secondary Classrooms 3
 Hours15
 Total Hours**123
*

Students are encouraged to take ESAP 101 as a Free Elective.

1

Course offered in multiple subjects; cannot take course in first major subject

F

(F) indicates Fall course only.

S

(S) indicates Spring course only.

** This document is meant to serve as a guide. Some planners may show more than 120 credits because faculty have created flexibility in choosing courses.  However, only 120 credits are required to obtain a degree. Please consult with your academic adviser and refer to your curriculum guide prior to registering for courses. This plan should be reviewed, and verified, by you and your academic adviser at least once each academic year. 

SECONDARY EDUC - SOCIAL STUDIES - HISTORY 7-12 BSED (1277)
Revised: 06.29.2022