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2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Interdisciplinary Social Science & Secondary Education, BA
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Please see catalog section on applying for admission to the Teacher Education Program and other program requirements for additional information. The Interdisciplinary Social Science Major enables teachers to teach multiple subjects in secondary schools. The UMW Department of Education strongly recommends that candidates seek licensure in more than one subject area (by combining one teaching major with at least one other teaching major or minor) to increase their hiring options. The Modern History Major is recommended. A Coaching Option is also available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure.
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Highly Recommended General Education Courses
Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Major: 52 Credits
ISS & Secondary Education Double Majors must take the Modern History Minor and the Government Minor, modified slightly (as indicated below) to accommodate certification requirements. Select 1 course/4 credits from the following:
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Select 1 course/4 credits from the following:
Select 2 courses/8 credits from the following:
Select 1 course/4 credits from the following:
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Any 300-400 level HSTA/HSTR course 4 Credit(s) Select 1 Capstone option from one of the selected Minors
- HPSS rubrics 494 - Seminar/Workshop 4 Credit(s)
- HPSS rubrics 498 - Internship 4 Credit(s)
- HPSS rubrics 499 - Senior Project/Thesis/Capstone 4 Credit(s)
HPSS rubrics include: ANTY/GPHY/HSTA/HSTR/ISSS/PHL/PSCI/PSYX/SOCI Education Professional Core: 32 Credits
Electives
Choose elective credits from any college-level catalog courses to bring degree total to 128. Iss and Secondary Education Total Credits: 128
Additional ISS and Secondary Education Degree and Course Information
Technology Requirement: prior to admission to the UMW Teacher Education Program (TEP), each student must demonstrate basic technology skills either by obtaining a passing score (600 out of 1000) on the Information & Technology Literacy Exam, or by obtaining at least a B- on a computer skills course. The UMW courses designed to meet this need are either COMS 115 - Computer Basics for Educators (4 credits) or CAPP 131 - Basic Microsoft Office (4 credits). Students are strongly encouraged to take ANTY 220 as an elective prior to enrolling in EDU 311 . Students in an internship program (e.g. Class 5 teachers) will substitute EDU 498 - Internship for EDU 495S . Consult with the Director of Field Experiences to determine appropriate number of credits. A recent certificate of first aid & safety (including child and adult CPR and AED, & infant CPR) is required for all education majors prior to student teaching. ECP 100 is recommended to fulfill this requirement. |
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