Social Science, Secondary Teaching, B.A.

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The Social Science Education major is dedicated to the development of outstanding secondary history and social studies teachers. All Millikin University education programs are Illinois State Board of Education Approved Programs for the Preparation of Educational Personnel in Illinois Institutions of Higher Education, including the Social Science Education major. To receive national recognition, our program is accredited through the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS). Of course, the program also meets all State of Illinois standards and is accredited by the State of Illinois (ISBHE).

Candidates majoring in one of the Secondary Education programs must complete the Millikin University general studies requirements, fulfill the professional education course sequence, complete all degree requirements, and meet the School of Education general education requirements. Advising materials for each program are available from advisors or from the School of Education staff. Information about additional (subsequent) endorsement options-for instance, Special Education (LBS1) or English as a Second Language (ESL)– is available in the School of Education office and/or though students’ academic advisors. Please note that the Illinois State Board of Education requires that all candidates earn grades of C- or higher in all courses in their content area major and in all education courses.

Social Science Education majors are advised by the history department faculty.

Required Courses

The following courses are required for all students pursuing the secondary education certificate. Successful completion of the courses listed below requires a C- or higher unless otherwise noted.

HI 103 - World History to 1500 Credit(s): 3
HI 104 - World History since 1500 Credit(s): 3
HI 203 - U.S. History to 1865 Credit(s): 3
HI 204 - U.S. History since 1865 Credit(s): 3
HI 206 - Cultural Geography Credit(s): 3
HI 310 - Topics in United States History Credit(s): 3
HI 400 - Seminar in History Credit(s): 3
HI 425 - Methods of Teaching and Assessment in the Social Studies grades 5th - 12th Credit(s): 3
HI 480 - Historiography and Research Credit(s): 3

Upper-Level History Electives:

Three 300 level courses (one of which must be European, global or non-western, HI 320 , HI 340 or HI 360 )

In addition to these history courses, the Social Science Education major also requires the following courses (24 credits):

Successful completion of the courses listed below requires a C- or higher unless otherwise noted.

SO 100 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3
PO 105 - The American Political System Credit(s): 3
EC 100 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
OR
EC 110 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
SO 120 - Introduction to Anthropology Credit(s): 3
PS 130 - Introductory Psychology Credit(s): 3
PO 240 - State and Local Government Credit(s): 3
OR
HI 207 - State and Local History Credit(s): 3

Lastly, the Social Science Education major requires the following Education courses (35 credits):

Successful completion of the courses listed below requires a C- or higher unless otherwise noted.

ED 120 - Introduction to American Education Credit(s): 3
ED 170 - Education Internship I Credit(s): 1
ED 210 - Human Development K-12 Credit(s): 3
ED 115 - Strategies for Individuals with Learning Disabilities in K - 12 Classrooms Credit(s): 3
EN 302 - Methods for Teaching Literacy in the Content Area Classroom Credit(s): 3
ED 321 - General Middle and Secondary Methods and Assessment Credit(s): 3
ED 310 - Creating Communities of Learners Credit(s): 3
ED 420 - Instructional Analysis, Design, and Assessment in Pre-student Teaching Credit(s): 2
ED 488 - Education Senior Seminar Credit(s): 3
Supervised Teaching
Successful completion of supervised teaching requires a B- or higher
ED 478 - Supervised Teaching in Secondary Education Credit(s): 6-12

Upon completion of this program, teachers will be certified (endorsed) to teach these subjects in Illinois:

American History
World History
Political Science, Economics, Sociology or Psychology
Social Science (see the Middle Grades endorsement requirements)

Note:

Students completing a major in another teaching field may add a second teaching field in social sciences by completing at least 24 credits in social science education courses. Interested students should contact the School of Education for state required courses and Millikin suggested courses.

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