Majors
Social Studies Education
Prepare to teach the next generation by combining comprehensive social studies content with proven education strategies.
Inspire Future Generations Through Social Studies
Students who seek state licensure for 5-12 Social Studies Education will complete coursework for a major in both Social Studies and Social Studies Education. Students are required to have an academic advisor in both the History and Education Departments. In addition to the general education requirements, Social Studies Education majors are required to take and earn at least a “C+” in the bolded courses as these courses contain embedded teaching standards.
Social Studies Course List
- ECON203 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr.
- GEOG101 Physical Geography 3 cr.
- HIST111 Ancient Medieval Europe or HIST122 Modern World Civilizations 3 cr.
- HIST207 History of USA I or HIST208 History of USA II 3 cr.
- HIST3/4xxx Elective 3 cr.
- HIST3/4xxx Elective 3 cr.
- HIST3/4xxx Thematic 3 cr.
- HIST410 The Era of the American Revolution or HIST420 Constitution and Early Republic 3 cr.
- HIST490 Introduction to Historical Research and Writing 3 cr.
- HIST493 Senior Seminar I I and II: combined 3 cr.
- PLSC105 American Government 3 cr.
- SOCL101 Introduction to Sociology 3 cr.
Education Course List
All Education coursework must be passed with a C+ or better.
- EDSS444 Methods in Teaching Middle Level and Secondary Social Studies 4 cr. and Clinical
- EDUC100 Introduction to Education 3 cr. and Clinical
- EDUC230 Educational Psychology & Human Relations 3 cr. and Clinical
- EDUC370 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner 3 cr. and Clinical
- EDUC390 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas 3 cr. and Clinical
- EDUC401 Educational Technology and Media 2 cr.
- EDUC451 Curriculum Planning and Assessmentin Middle and Secondary Classrooms 2 cr.
- EDUC456 Classroom Management 2 cr.
- EDUC486 Capstone for Professional Educators 2 cr.
- EDUC495 Student Teaching I 12 cr.
- EDUC497 Student Teaching II 4 cr.
- SOCL330 American Minorities 3 cr.
Minnesota Education Licensure Requirements
Important requirements of all students completing Minnesota Education licensure at Bethany Lutheran College:
- Entry into the Education Program / Major:
- Successful completion of 16 credits of general education core courses including EDUC100 Introduction to Education.
- An application to the Education Major.
- Verification from academic advisor of a 2.75 GPA in the core education major classes
- Interview with a committee from the Education Department
- A positive clinical experience report from EDUC100
- Maintain 2.75 GPA Complete all standards based courses with a “C+” or better
- Complete all courses required for Minnesota State Licensure
- Submit proof of a valid first aid/CPR/AED certification
- Satisfactory completion of Teaching Internships and Seminar
- Please note that the Student Teaching requirements in statute (8705.1010 Standard 11.C sub. 2 and Standard 12.D. sub 2) do NOT allow for the substitution of prior learning experiences, coursework, teaching experience, and credit by examination for student teaching.
- Satisfactory completion of the Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA)
- Satisfactory completion of Professional Portfolio
Note: An appeals process is outlined in the Education Handbook. According to Minnesota Statute 122A.09 Subdivision 4(c), a candidate who remains unsatisfied with a dispute regarding recommendation for licensure may appeal the decision to the Minnesota Board of Teaching. Bethany Lutheran College Education Programs are accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).
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