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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Social Studies (Grades 7-12) Certification (Social Sciences B.A./B.S.)
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Major in Social Sciences
(Major Code: 848)
A grade of “C” or better and a 2.75 overall GPA (WT and transfer) is required.
University Core Curriculum Requirements (42 hours)
**IMPORTANT: Before selecting from these courses, students should review any major-specific core requirements in the major below as they will be required to take those courses instead.**
Core 10 - Communication (3 hours from ENGL options)
Core 10 - Communication (3 hours from COMM options)
Core 20 - Mathematics (3 hours)
Core 30 - Life and Physical Sciences (6 hours)
Core 40 - Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)
Core 50 - Creative Arts (3 hours)
Core 60 - American History (6 hours)
Core 70 - Government / Political Science (6 hours)
Core 80 - Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
Core 90 - Component Area Option (6 hours or fewer; may depend on major requirements)
Social Sciences Major Requirements
A. Major-Specific University Core Requirements
**IMPORTANT: The following courses are required for their specific Core areas instead of the courses listed above in the general University Core Curriculum.**
A grade of “C” or better and a 2.75 GPA (Major-Specific University Core Requirements and Teaching Field sections combined) is required.
Core 40 - Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)
Core 60 - American History (3 of 6 hours)
Core 80 - Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)
B. Professional Development (27 hours)
A grade of “C” or better and a 2.75 GPA is required in the Professional Development section.
C. Social Studies Teaching Field (45 hours)
A grade of “C” or better and a 2.75 GPA (Major-Specific University Core Requirements and Teaching Field sections combined) is required.
Three hours (not taken in core) from:
History Electives - Six hours (not taken above) from:
- HIST elective (3000-4000 level) 3
- HIST elective (3000-4000 level) 3
Geography, Psychology and Sociology
Three hours (not taken above) from:
B.A./B.S. Requirements (6 hours)
Complete the requirements for your specific degree.
B.A. Degree
In addition to the core curriculum, a minimum of 6 hours as follows:
- At least six hours of foreign language.
B.S. Degree
In addition to the core curriculum, a minimum of 6 hours as follows:
- At least six hours chosen from biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, geosciences, mathematics, physics, and natural sciences.
Total hours required to complete degree: 120 hours
Depending on transfer credits and other substitutions/waivers, student may need to take additional electives as needed to total a minimum of 120 hours or the minimum total hours required for this degree, of which at least 36 must be advanced (3000/4000 level) and earned at WTAMU.
Additional Information
Credit for HIST 2301 with a grade of “C” or better is required for certification.
Portfolio: All students majoring in social sciences must complete a portfolio consisting of essays and research papers written for the various disciplines of the program as well as a reflective essay. The portfolio of work is due to the Social Sciences program director before the completion of the final semester of study. A student must submit a portfolio to be cleared to graduate.
Advising Services Degree Checklists and Curriculum Guides
Degree checklists and curriculum guides (suggested course sequences) are available by linking to the Advising Services Degree Checklists webpage.
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