Elective Social Studies Teacher Certification
The program of study is designed to assure that prospective social studies teachers possess the knowledge, capabilities, and dispositions associated with the concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines that make up social studies education, and that they are able to create learning experiences which make these aspects of the subject matter meaningful for learners. The course of study emphasizes ten thematic strands:
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Culture and cultural diversity
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Time, continuity, and change
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People, places, and environment
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Individuals, groups, and institutions
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Power, authority, and government
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Production, distribution, and consumption
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Science, technology, and society
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Global connections
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Civic ideals and practices
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Individual development and identity
Students interested in teaching social studies education in secondary schools may pursue a bachelor of arts in history while earning state certification in social studies education. West Chester University's program, which requires up to 132 credits, is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the National Council for the Social Studies, and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Required Courses | ||
EDA 103 | Foundations of Special Education | 3 |
EDA 304 | Special Ed Processes/Procedures for Secondary Educators | 3 |
SSC 331 | Methods of Teaching Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
HIS 444 | History of American Education | 3 |
EDT 349 | Technology Tools to Transform Teaching and Learning | 1 |
EDP 250 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
ERM 355 | Ethical and Effective Assessment for Learning 7-12 | 3 |
EDR 347 | Literacy Development and Secondary Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms | 3 |
EDS 306 | Teaching Principles and Field Experience in Secondary Schools | 3 |
EDS 411 | Student Teaching Sec - 1st Half | 6 |
EDS 412 | Student Teaching Sec - 2nd Half | 6 |
LAN/ENG 382 | Teaching English Language Learners PK-12 | 3 |
Total Minimum Credits Required | 40 |