81 hours, Professional Education Minor included
This degree is designed as preparation for those who plan to obtain a certificate to teach social studies in grades 6-12. The state of Oklahoma requires teacher education to be competency based; thus, this degree aims at providing students with the knowledge and skills to achieve competency in the various social studies. The program requires a minimum total of 48 hours distributed among all of the following fields: American history, world history, historical research, Oklahoma history, government, economics, and geography. Historical research is not a teaching area, but six hours are required for the degree.
An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies Education will:
- Have a broad knowledge of the fundamentals of social studies, including American and world history, political science, economics, and geography.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of history and knowledge of basic research techniques, the use of documents, and the handling of evidence as part of a Christian worldview.
- Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking through effective communication of independent research.
- Understand and employ principles of effective teaching.
- See teaching as an opportunity for Christian service as well as a vocation.
Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.
6 HOURS REQUIRED AMERICAN HISTORY
3 HOURS WORLD CIVILIZATION CHOSEN FROM
6 HOURS RESEARCH COURSES
- Both courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better
- HIST-2123 Introduction to Historical Research
- HIST-4733 Historiography
3 HOURS U.S. HISTORY ELECTIVE
6 HOURS UPPER-DIVISION AMERICAN HISTORY COURSES
9 HOURS WORLD HISTORY ELECTIVES
- Must include 6 hours numbered 3000 or above
3 HOURS OKLAHOMA HISTORY
3 HOURS GEOGRAPHY
3 HOURS ECONOMICS
6 HOURS POLITICAL SCIENCE
Professional Education Minor
25 HOURS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- EDUC-3121 Orientation to Teacher Education
- EDUC-3122 The School in American Culture
- EDUC-3131 Classroom Management Strategies I
- EDUC-3213 Learning, Instruction, and Assessment
- EDUC-3421 Educational Technology
- EDUC-3723 Education of the Exceptional Child
- EDUC-4013 Human Relations and Cultural Awareness
- EDUC-4131 Applied Instructional and Assessment Strategies
- EDUC-4231 Critical Issues in Education
- EDUC-4331 Classroom Management Strategies II
- EDUC-4718 Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools
5 HOURS OTHER COURSES
3 HOURS METHODS
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COMPETENCY - CHOOSE ONE:
- High school foreign language - 2 years of same foreign language with a grade of “C” or better OR university credit - 3 hours foreign language or American Sign language with a grade of “C” or better
University Core Curriculum
B.S.E. - 51 Hours - Courses May Not Be Repeated Within Core
COMMUNICATION, 9 HOURS
MATHEMATICS, 3 HOURS
REQUIRED BIBLE, 6 HOURS
- BIBL-1023: Foundations: Introduction to the Good Life
- BIBL-1103: Story: Introduction to Christian Worldview
BIBLE ELECTIVES, 3 HOURS
CAPSTONE, 3 HOURS
POLITICAL SCIENCE, 3 HOURS
AMERICAN HISTORY, 3 HOURS
GREAT WORKS, 3 HOURS
SCIENCE, 6 HOURS
- One course must include a lab
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE, 3 HOURS
DEV PSYCHOLOGY, 3 HOURS
LIBERAL ARTS, 6 HOURS
- 6 hours from any liberal arts area, other than History.