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 2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators 1 | 3 |
| MGSE 2111 | Applications of Teaching and Learning Theories to Classroom Practice (grades 4-12) | 3 |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Special Education 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 2296 | Effective Teaching: Theory and Practice (WI) | 3 |
| EDUC 2306 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| SPED 3187 | Integrated Literacy and Special Education Practicum | 3 |
| TESL 3631 | Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners | 3 |
| MGSE 3796 | Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) (WI) | 3 |
| SPED 3211 | Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| SPED 4103 | Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support | 3 |
| MGSE 4801 | Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Grades 4-12 Education | 3 |
| MGSE 4888 | Student Teaching in Grades 4-12 | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours | 45 | |
| 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
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1021 | College Algebra 1 | 4 |
| or EDUC 1017 | Algebra and Algebraic Thinking for Educators | |
| MGSE 3466 | Methods and Materials in Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| MGSE 4465 | Teaching for Understanding in Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 10 | |
| 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
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 2020-2021 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.)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW]3 | 4 |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ]3 | 4 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY]3 | 3 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| EDUC 2103 | Socio-cultural Foundations of Education in the United States3 | 3 |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Select one of the following:3 | 4 | |
| College Algebra | ||
| Algebra and Algebraic Thinking for Educators | ||
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| SPED 2231 | Introduction to Special Education2,3 | 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 | 3 |
| SPED 3211 | Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 2109 | Adolescent Development for Educators2,3 | 3 |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| MGSE 3466 | Methods and Materials in Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| EDUC 2306 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TESL 3631 | Principles and Practice for Teaching English Learners2 | 3 |
| EDUC 2296 | Effective Teaching: Theory and Practice [WI] | 3 |
| MGSE 4465 | Teaching for Understanding in Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| MGSE 2111 | Applications of Teaching and Learning Theories to Classroom Practice (grades 4-12) | 3 |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| MGSE 3796 | Differentiated Literacy Instruction in the Disciplines (grades 7-12) [WI] | 3 |
| SPED 3187 | Integrated Literacy and Special Education Practicum | 3 |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Second Program (Major) Course1 | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| MGSE 4888 | Student Teaching in Grades 4-12 | 9 |
| MGSE 4801 | Senior Seminar and Performance Assessment in Grades 4-12 Education | 3 |
| SPED 4103 | Classroom Management and Positive Behavior Support | 3 |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 123 | |
| 1 | Second Program (Major) course selection must be aligned with the degree requirements of the Bachelor of Arts degree as specified in the College of Liberal Arts degree requirements; courses should be selected so that the second major can be completed. |
| 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. |