Interdepartmental and Interdisciplinary
Majors and Minors
Interdisciplinary
Social
Studies Major
B.S. in Ed. degree, Secondary emphasis
The
Social Studies major requires an accompanying minor in
History. Double counting between the major and minor is not
allowed.
Dr. Joyce Baugh of the Political Science department advises
students. Students are recommended for student teaching by
the Political Science department. In order to be recommended
for student teaching, each student must:
1.
Count no course toward the major with a grade lower than C-;
2. Have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours on the major
at CMU with a cumulative average of at least 2.70.
3. Complete a departmental application form and present a
recommendation/endorsement to teach from two faculty members
in departments on the major.
4. Have a grade of C+ or higher in the teaching methods
course.
5. A maximum of 6 hours on the major, including PSC 305, may
be taken CR/NC.
A. Required Courses in Concentration (18-20 hours):
Political Science 105(3), 261(3), 305* (2), 405 (3) and nine
(9) additional hours of Political Science chosen from the
following: PSC 101 (3), PSC 320 (3), PSC 321(3), PSC 323(3),
PSC 327(3), PSC 421(3), PSC 422(3).
*Social Studies majors who have completed a midtier course
for a second major in History (HST 300) may have the
requirement of PSC 305 waived on their program.
B.
Required Courses Outside Concentration (18):
ECO 201(3), ECO 202 (3), and one course from the following:
ECO 301 (3), ECO 306 (3), ECO 310 (3), ECO 381 (3).
Geography 120 (3), Geography 121 (3) and one additional
three-hour GEO course at the 300-500 level.
C.
Electives (3 hours): Selected from Economics, Geography, and
Political Science in consultation with an advisor.
Minimum of 17 hours at the 300-level or higher selected from
the areas above.
Total:
39-41 hours
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