Secondary Education/Social Studies Education
Students seeking certification in Secondary Education: Social Studies must complete the requirements for both the major in Secondary Education: Social Studies AND for the content major1 as specified by the College of Liberal Arts.
| 1 | Students may choose any of the following second majors (content areas): History, Political Science, Economics, Sociology or Geography and Urban Studies. |
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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1255 | Inclusive Education for a Diverse Society | 3 |
| EDUC 2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 2296 | Effective Teaching: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Inclusive Education 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 2255 | Effective Use of Instructional Technology in Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 2306 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| ENES 3338 | Foundations of Language Teaching: Teaching English Language Learners in Grades 4 to 12 | 3 |
| SECE 3796 | Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines, 7-12 | 3 |
| EDUC 4111 | Classroom and Conflict Management in Grades 4 through 12 | 3 |
| SECE 4801 | Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Secondary Education | 3 |
| SECE 4688 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours | 42 | |
| 1 | Course required for candidacy. |
Program Requirements for Secondary Education / Social Studies Education
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SSES 3278 | Methods and Materials in Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| SSES 4278 | Teaching for Understanding in Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 4389 | Field Experience | 1 |
| EDUC 4389 | Field Experience | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 8 | |
Academic Content Areas - History, Political Science, Economics, Geography, Sociology and Urban Studies
Second program (major) courses should be chosen in accordance with major requirements outlined by the College of Liberal Arts' relevant Department; requirements can be found in this Undergraduate Bulletin.
Suggested Academic Plan
B.S.ED. in Secondary Education / Social Studies Education
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2019-2020 Academic Year
(Certain courses require that a student secure clearances as per the College of Education policy; students should check the current list of courses that require clearances on the College of Education web site.)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| EDUC 2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States | 3 |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Algebra and Algebraic Thinking for Educators | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Inclusive Education2 | 3 |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| EDUC 1255 | Inclusive Education for a Diverse Society3 | 3 |
| EDUC 2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators2 | 3 |
| EDUC 4111 | Classroom and Conflict Management in Grades 4 through 12 | 3 |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| ENES 3338 | Foundations of Language Teaching: Teaching English Language Learners in Grades 4 to 122 | 3 |
| SSES 3278 | Methods and Materials in Secondary Social Studies (Fall only)3 | 3 |
| EDUC 4389 | Field Experience3 | 1 |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| EDUC 2296 | Effective Teaching: Theory and Practice [WI] | 3 |
| SSES 4278 | Teaching for Understanding in Secondary Social Studies3 | 3 |
| EDUC 4389 | Field Experience3 | 1 |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| SECE 3796 | Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines, 7-12 [WI]3 | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| EDUC 2255 | Effective Use of Instructional Technology in Classrooms3 | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| SECE 4688 | Student Teaching in Secondary Education3 | 9 |
| SECE 4801 | Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Secondary Education3 | 3 |
| EDUC 2306 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 122 | |
| 1 | Second program (Major) courses should be chosen in accordance with requirements outlined by the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) eight semester plans in this Bulletin. |
| 2 | These 3 courses constitute the waiver for the GenEd Human Behavior category if the courses are completed with a C- or better. |
| 3 | Indicates courses and experiences enhanced with special education competencies. |