Program of Study - Secondary Social Studies
First Semester - Summer (12 credits)
CRIN 541 Teacher, Schools & Community (3)
EDUC F11 Social, Philosophical, Cultural, and Historical Foundations of Education (3) +
EDUC F12 Advanced Educational Psychology and Development (3)
CRIN 540 Teacher Inquiry for Equity & Inclusion (3)
Second Semester - Fall (15 credits)
CRIN S00 Curriculum and Instructional Methods (Social Studies) (3)
CRIN S05 Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines (3)
CRIN S32 Digital Humanities (3)
CRIN S50 Introduction to the Characteristics of and Instructional Supports for Exceptional Students (3) +
CRIN S10 Clinical Experience in Secondary Schools (Social Studies) (3)
Third Semester - Spring (14 credits)
CRIN S42 Curriculum Planning and Assesement (Social Studies) (3)
CRIN S09 Classroom Organization, Management and Discipline (Secondary Education) (3) +
CRIN L29 Internship in Supervised Teaching (Social Studies) (8)
Total Credit Hours: 41
+ If exempted from this course for any reason, the student must notify the Office of Teacher Education and complete a state mandated training module that is linked to this course.
Additional Graduation Requirements
Students are required to achieve passing scores on assessments prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education, both for program completion and for licensure. Virginia’s mandated licensure assessments are graduation requirements. In addition, students must meet the Praxis Core requirement, either by submitting SAT/ACT scores, or by submitting Praxis Core Math and VCLA scores.
CPR/AED/First Aid Training - Candidates seeking initial license in Virginia are required to complete training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the use of an automated external defibrillator, and first aid. Training courses are available through national emergency care organizations such as the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross. CPR training must include “hands-on” training. Evidence of certification must be presented when applying to the VDOE for licensure.
Endorsement Courses for History & Social Sciences
The following subject area coursework is required for the social studies endorsement:
- A major in History or Government (or equivalent 33 semester hours)
- 12 hours in Government - needed for a History major (coursework must include at least 3 hours of American government or politics)
- 18 hours in History - needed for a Government major (coursework must include at least 6 hours of American or US History)
- 3 hours in Economics (micro or macro)
- 3 hours in Human Geography
- 3 hours in Non-Western History/Culture
- 3 hours in Sociology
- 3 hours in Anthropology
