Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education / Social Studies Education is offered by the Department of Teaching and Learning.

Students must complete all coursework and fieldwork requirements needed to make them eligible for Pennsylvania certification in Secondary Education: Social Studies. Passing the required Praxis exam(s) as stipulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education is required to apply for Pennsylvania certification.

Students wishing to complete a second major in History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology or Geography and Urban Studies should meet with a College of Education and Human Development academic advisor to declare the desired second major; students may need to take additional courses as defined by the College of Liberal Arts (CLA).

Campus Location: Main

Program Code: ED-SESS-BSED

GPA Requirements

In order to maintain good standing in Secondary Education, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and a 2.0 grade point average in the course work in their content area.

Accreditation

The program is approved as a teacher preparation program by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Licensure/Certification

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, candidates may apply for a Pennsylvania Instructional I Teaching Certificate. Please note, Pennsylvania requires assessment of candidates in General Knowledge, Professional Knowledge and/or Subject Area Knowledge prior to issuance of a certificate. Please refer to the PDE web site for testing requirements.

Contact Information

Undergraduate Advising, College of Education and Human Development
edadvising@temple.edu

Tim Fukawa-Connelly, Program Coordinator
tim.fc@temple.edu

Kristie Newton, Teaching and Learning Department Chair
KJNewton@temple.edu

Learn more about the Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education / Social Studies Education.

These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2024-2025. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2024 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.

Summary of Requirements

University Requirements

All students are required to complete the university's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.

All students (including transfer students) must take a minimum of two writing-intensive (WI) courses at Temple University. Writing intensive course numbers end in 96, 97 and 98.

College Requirements

Students receive a Bachelor of Science in Education degree by meeting the following minimum College requirements:

  • Completion of program requirements as detailed on the academic plan.
  • Earn a "C-" or above in all required Education Courses.
  • Earn a "C-" or above in all required University General Education Courses.
  • Students in Secondary Education must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 2.0 GPA in their second program (major) courses.

For additional college and certification requirements, refer to the College Requirements page.

Major Requirements

EDUC 2103Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States 13
EDUC 2109Adolescent Development for Educators 13
or ECED 2105 Cognition and Learning in the Classroom
SPED 2231Introduction to Special Education 13
SPED 3187Integrated Literacy and Special Education Practicum3
TESL 3631Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners3
MGSE 3796Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) (WI)3
SPED 3211Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities3
SPED 4103Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support3
MGSE 4801Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Grades 4-12 Education3
MGSE 4888Student Teaching in Grades 4-129
Total Credit Hours36
1

These courses must be completed with a C- or better to be eligible for Candidacy approval. Pre-Candidacy coursework includes a variety of courses, including a minimum of 1) two college-level math courses totaling at least six credits, 2) one college-level writing/composition course with a minimum of three credits (GenEd Analytical Reading and Writing), and 3) one literature course with a minimum of three credits (Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life, Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good, or an ENG (literature, but not children's literature) course). No 0700 or pre-college level course can count.

Program Requirements for Secondary Education / Social Studies Education

EDUC 1016Mathematics for Educators 14
or MATH 1021 College Algebra
MGSE 3466Methods and Materials in Secondary Social Studies3
MGSE 4465Teaching for Understanding in Secondary Social Studies3
Total Credit Hours10
1

These courses must be completed with a C- or better to be eligible for Candidacy approval. Pre-Candidacy coursework includes a variety of courses, including a minimum of 1) two college-level math courses totaling at least six credits, 2) one college-level writing/composition course with a minimum of three credits (GenEd Analytical Reading and Writing), and 3) one literature course with a minimum of three credits (Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life, Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good, or an ENG (literature, but not children's literature) course). No 0700 or pre-college level course can count.

Academic Content Areas - History, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology and Urban Studies

Content area (second major) courses should be chosen in accordance with major requirements as specified by the relevant department in the College of Liberal Arts. One writing intensive course within the academic content area is required for degree completion.

If a student elects to complete all necessary course work and wishes to graduate with a double major, they must complete two writing intensive courses in the College of Education and Human Development and two writing intensive courses in their second major college in the College of Liberal Arts. Course selections must be approved by an academic advisor.

Suggested Academic Plan

Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education / Social Studies Education

Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2024-2025 Academic Year

(Certain courses require that a student secure clearances as per the College of Education and Human Development policy; students should check the current list of courses that require clearances on the College of Education and Human Development web site.) 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
FallCredit Hours
ENG 0802
Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] 3
or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL [GW]
or Honors Analytical Reading and Writing [GW]
4
GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] 3 4
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
 Credit Hours17
Spring
IH 0851
Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] 3
or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]
3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
GenEd Breadth Course 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
Select one of the following: 3, 4 4
Mathematics for Educators  
College Algebra  
 Credit Hours16
Year 2
Fall
GenEd Breadth Course 3
EDUC 2103 Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States 3 3
SPED 2231 Introduction to Special Education 2,3 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
IH 0852
Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] 3
or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ]
3
EDUC 2109
Adolescent Development for Educators 2,3
or Cognition and Learning in the Classroom
3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
Elective 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 3
Fall
GenEd Breadth Course 3
MGSE 3466 Methods and Materials in Secondary Social Studies 3
SPED 3187 Integrated Literacy and Special Education Practicum 3
MGSE 3796 Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) [WI] 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
SPED 3211 Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
MGSE 4465 Teaching for Understanding in Secondary Social Studies 3
SPED 4103 Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
 Credit Hours15
Year 4
Fall
TESL 3631 Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners 2 3
Elective 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
Second Program (Major) Course 1 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
MGSE 4801 Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Grades 4-12 Education 3
MGSE 4888 Student Teaching in Grades 4-12 9
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours120
1

Content area (second major) course selection must be aligned with the degree requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified by the College of Liberal Arts; courses selected in the second major must include one writing intensive course ending in 96, 97, or 98.

2

Completion of 1) SPED 2231, 2) EDUC 2109 and 3) TESL 3631 constitute a waiver for the GenEd Human Behavior (GB) category if the courses are completed with a C- or better.

3

These courses must be completed with a C- or better to be eligible for Candidacy approval. Pre-Candidacy coursework includes a variety of courses, including a minimum of 1) two college-level math courses totaling at least six credits, 2) one college-level writing/composition course with a minimum of three credits (GenEd Analytical Reading and Writing), and 3) one literature course with a minimum of three credits (Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life, Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good, or an ENG (literature, but not children's literature) course). No 0700 or pre-college level course can count.

4

Students selecting MATH 1021 should do so in consultation with a CEHD academic advisor.