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SOCIAL SCIENCE Faculty Alfred Richard (Program Coordinator, History Dept., phone: 832-2812) Overview The Social Science programs are based upon the prerequisite of an undergraduate major in the social sciences, one of the social science disciplines, or the equivalent. The graduate student who lacks this prerequisite may be required to complete additional undergraduate courses. The Master of Science in Social Science is designed for teachers desiring to specialize in teaching social studies, including history. The areas included are Economics, Geography, History, Political Science and Sociology-Anthropology. In recommending a program of study, the student’s adviser will consider the student’s undergraduate record and individual interests. Programs MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL SCIENCE FOR CERTIFIED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS General Education (3–9 cr.): Electives other than social science approved by adviser Professional Education (6–9 cr.): EDF 500 Contemporary Educational Issues Elective(s) as approved by the adviser Specialization (12–18 cr.): Social science courses approved by adviser. Concentration to be selected in consultation with adviser. Research/Special Project (6 cr.): GEOG 598, HIST 598 or ED 598 HIST 593, Directed Study in History MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL SCIENCE FOR CERTIFIED SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS General Education (3 cr.): Elective approved by adviser Professional Education (6 cr.): EDF 500 Contemporary Educational Issues Elective approved by adviser Social Science Major (21 cr.): Social sciences courses approved by adviser, distributed among not fewer than two nor more than three disciplines, with a minimum of 6 cr. in each of two disciplines. Six credits must be in courses at the 500 level. Research/Special Project (6 cr.): GEOG 598, HIST 598, or ED 598 HIST 593, Directed Study in History Note: All MS in Social Science programs require 36 credits, including a special project (HIST 593). |
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