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Broad field social studies

Broad field social studies major for middle/secondary teachers

Social studies minor for elementary/middle teachers

Broad Field Social Studies Major for Middle/Secondary Teachers: 54 credits 

Plan A: completion of a minimum of 54 credits to include a 22-credit minor in History, Political Science, or Sociology; and a minimum of 32 credits distributed over at least three of the other Social Studies subjects, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology. Teacher candidates will be certified in Broad Field Social Studies and in the minor area. Completion of a 9-credit concentration (as determined by the BFSS department) in any of the additional areas will lead to DPI certification in that concentration.
 
Plan B: completion of a minimum of 54 credits to include a 34-credit major in History, Political Science, or Sociology; and a minimum of 21 more credits distributed over the remaining Social Studies subjects, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology or Sociology. These courses will vary depending on the 34-credit major. Teacher candidates will be certified in Broad Field Social Studies and in the major area. Completion of a 9-credit concentration (as determined by the BFSS department) in any of the additional areas will lead to DPI certification in that concentration.
 
The Department of Public Instruction approved models for Plans A and B (contained in the Stritch Teacher Licensure Programs) are to be followed in selecting courses to fulfill the Broad Field Social Studies major for teaching preparation. Both plans also include fulfillment of the legislative statutes (Section 40, 43 ([6] and PL 3.03 [3]2-5)) requiring “adequate instruction” in the areas of environmental studies and cooperatives. These requirements may be met by taking CH/BL 210, GE 101 or GE 102 (for Environmental Studies); and EC 204 (for Cooperatives); or as directed study apart from the above courses. Licensure in Broad Field Social Studies will permit teaching in the 22 or 34-credit minor or major area, the concentration areas, and the fusion courses (e.g., Civics, Social Problems, American Problems, etc.). DPI requires students to add a minor in History, Political Science, or Sociology with the Broad Field Social Studies Major.

Social Studies Minor for Elementary Teachers: 24 credits

Required courses for minor: HS 241 or 242, 243, 202, POLS 102, SC 203. In addition, courses in either a History emphasis, Political Science emphasis, or Sociology emphasis as follows:

History emphasis: one of HS 103, 104, or 201; one course from the Intercultural History courses: HS 261-266, and one history elective course.

Political Science emphasis: POLS 201 or 206, one approved Political Science elective course, and POLS 401
Sociology emphasis: SC 101, 380, 201 or one approved sociology elective course