Integrated Social Studies Education Program
The Integrated Social Studies Education Program leads to the Bachelor of Science in Education Degree and prepares candidates to qualify for the Ohio license to teach Integrated Social Studies, grades 7 – 12.
Courses of Study
In addition to general education and professional pedagogy, candidates are required to complete content courses in Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology and Geography, and Social Studies Practicum. A minimum of twelve to fifteen weeks of clinical experience through Student Teaching are required.
Major Field and Other Requirements
Content
ECO 2210 – Principles of Microeconomics (3)
ECO 2220 – Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
HIS 2201 – History of the U.S. to 1877 (3)
HIS 3320 – History of Europe to 1500 (3)
HIS 3321 – History of Europe Since 1500 (3)
HIS 4370 – Recent America 1900-1941 (3)
HIS 4371– Recent America 1941-Present (3)
HIS 4995 – Global History Capstone Seminar (3)
MTH 3000 – Geometry for Teachers (3)
PSC 2202 – International Politics (3)
PSC 2205 – Introduction to Africa (3)
PSC 3304 – American/State/Local Government (3)
PSC 3310 – Public Policy Analysis (3)
SOC 3343 – Social Stratification3 (3)
Foundations
EDU 2300 – Educational Psychology (3)
EDU 2500 – Professional Education Seminar (2)
EDU 2600 – Introduction to Teacher Education (3)
EDU 3263 – Classroom Management/Field3 (3)
EDU 3264 – Multicultural Education/Field3 (3)
EDU 3265 – Educational Technology (3)
EDU 3266 – Individuals with Special Needs/Inclusion/CollaborationField3 (3)
EDU 3325 – Assessment & Evaluation (3)
Reading
EDU 3330 – Teaching Reading in the Content Area/ Microteaching (3)
Clinical Experiences
EDU 3371 – MCE/AYA Social Studies Methods/Field3 (3)
EDU 4491 – Student Teaching1,2,3 (9)
EDU 4895 – Capstone Seminar (3)
Total Credit Hours for this degree = 122-123
*Please Note: General Education Requirements Not Listed
Contacts
Kwabena Ofori-Attah, Ph.D.
Full Professor (Social Studies Education)
O: 937-376-6175
E: kofori-attah@centralstate.edu
Lap Nguyen, Ph.D.
Interim Department Chair
O: 937-376-6065
E: lnguyen@centralstate.edu