Middle/Secondary Education, BS - Social Studies Content Area

Middle/Secondary Education majors with the Social Studies content area can choose between Option A: Social Studies/History program or Option B: History/Political Science program.

Note about Middle/Secondary Education requirements

This page is designed to be used as a supplement to the Middle/Secondary Education, BS page. You must refer to both pages for a complete list of curricular requirements for Middle/Secondary Education majors with this content area.

OPTION A: Social Studies/History Content Area Requirements (52 hours)

Following this curricular plan will ensure that you meet the Butler University and initial Indiana licensing course requirements for teaching Social Studies for grades 5-12. Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better to meet the standard for College of Education students.

Required Additional Professional Education Course(s)
ED 318 - Teaching Science and Social Studies: PreK-8 Min Units: 4
Required History Course(s)
HST 101 - An Introduction to History & Anthropology Min Units: 3
HST 301 - Historiography Min Units: 3
HST 302 - Junior Seminar Min Units: 3
HST 401 - Senior Capstone Project Min Units: 3
TWO 200-level History courses, including:
at least ONE U.S. History course – (Recommended) HST 212 - American Visions Min Units: 3
at least ONE non-Western History course – (Recommended) HST 215 - Themes in World History Min Units: 3
→ enrollment in HST 215 may also fulfill the Text and Ideas core requirement (cross-listed with TI 229-HST )

Five 300-level or above History courses that cover at least THREE of the following areas:
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- United States
- Africa and the Middle East
- World/Transnational History
Required Survey of Social Studies Course(s)
SW 200-SO - Understanding Society Min Units: 3
SW 205-GE - Cultural Geography: Regions of the World Min Units: 3 OR SW 219-COE - World Geography through Media & Maps Min Units: 3
SW 220-EC - The Economy and Society Min Units: 3
SW 250-PS - Psychological Inquiry Min Units: 3
Choose ONE from PO 102 - Introduction to Peace Studies Min Units: 3 OR PO 131 - Introduction to U.S. Politics Min Units: 3 OR PO 141 - Introduction to International Politics Min Units: 3 OR PO 151 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Min Units: 3

OPTION B: History/Political Science Content Area Requirements (52 hours)

Following this curricular plan will ensure that you meet the Butler University and initial Indiana licensing course requirements for teaching Social Studies and Government/Citizenship for grades 5-12. Courses must be completed with a grade of C or better to meet the standard for College of Education students.

Additional Professional Education Course(s)
ED 318 - Teaching Science and Social Studies: PreK-8 Min Units: 4
Required History Course(s)
HST 101 - An Introduction to History & Anthropology Min Units: 3
HST 301 - Historiography Min Units: 3 OR PO 201 - Research and Analysis Min Units: 3
HST 302 - Junior Seminar Min Units: 3
HST 401 - Senior Capstone Project Min Units: 3
One 200-level Non-Western History course
(Recommended) HST 215 - Themes in World History Min Units: 3
→ enrollment in HST 215 may also fulfill the Text and Ideas core requirement (cross-listed with TI 229-HST )

Three 300-level or above History courses that cover at least TWO of the following areas:
- Asia
- Europe
- Latin America
- United States
- Africa and the Middle East
- World/Transnational History
TWO 100-level Political Science courses from the following:
PO 102 - Introduction to Peace Studies Min Units: 3
PO 131 - Introduction to U.S. Politics Min Units: 3
PO 141 - Introduction to International Politics Min Units: 3
PO 151 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Min Units: 3
Five 300-level Political Science courses, including:
- at least ONE U.S. focused course
- at least ONE non-U.S. focused course
Required Political Science Seminar
PO 490 - Seminar in Political Science Min Units: 3

Second Major Requirements

Middle/Secondary Education majors with the Social Studies content area may also choose to declare a second major in History, BA or HIstory and Political Science Major, BA

Additional courses beyond those listed above are required for students declaring a second major. Students should see their LAS advisor for additional requirements.