Secondary Education: Social Studies, BS
Requirements for Students Matriculating in or before Academic Year 2024-2025. Learn more about University Academic Regulation 3.1.
Minimum Overall Grade Point Average: 2.50
Total Hours: 124
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English Composition | ||
| See Academic Regulation 3.5 | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Composition I | 3 |
| or ENGL 1313 | Critical Analysis and Writing I | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Composition II | ||
| Critical Analysis and Writing II | ||
| Technical Writing | ||
| American History & Government | ||
| HIST 1483 | American History to 1865 (H) 1 | 3 |
| POLS 1113 | American Government 1 | 3 |
| Analytical & Quantitative Thought (A) | ||
| MATH or STAT course designated (A) | 3 | |
| Humanities (H) | ||
| HIST 1613 | Western Civilization to 1500 (H) 1 | 3 |
| HIST 1623 | Western Civilization after 1500 (H) 1 | 3 |
| Natural Sciences (N) | ||
| Courses designated (N) with one (L) | 8 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (S) | ||
| GEOG 1113 | Introduction to Cultural Geography (IS) 1 | 3 |
| Additional General Education | ||
| Courses designated (A), (H), (N), or (S) | 8 | |
| Hours Subtotal | 40 | |
| Diversity (D) & International Dimension (I) | ||
| May be completed in any part of the degree plan | ||
| Select at least one Diversity (D) course | ||
| Select at least one International Dimension (I) course | ||
| College/Departmental Requirements | ||
| Minimum grade of “C” or “P” in each course | ||
| UNIV 1111 | First Year Seminar (or other approved first year seminar course) | 1 |
| EDHS 1111 | First Year Seminar Supplement | 1 |
| CIED 4133 | Introduction to K-12 English Language Learners | 3 |
| Select 7 hours of electives (3 hours may need to be foreign language) | 7 | |
| Recommended: | ||
| Cultural Anthropology (IS) | ||
| Comparative Cultures (IS) | ||
| Teaching Writing in the Secondary School | ||
| Young Adult Literature | ||
| Reading for the Secondary Teacher | ||
| Professional Education Seminar | ||
| Psychological Foundations of Learning and Instruction | ||
| Hours Subtotal | 12 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Minimum GPA 2.50 with a minimum grade of “C” in each course | ||
| Economics | ||
| ECON 2103 | Introduction to Microeconomics (S) | 3 |
| ECON 2203 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Government | ||
| Select 6 hours POLS (POLS 2013, POLS 2113 suggested) | 6 | |
| Oklahoma History | ||
| HIST 3703 | Oklahoma History (DH) | 3 |
| Psychology | ||
| PSYC 1113 | Introductory Psychology (S) | 3 |
| Sociology | ||
| SOC 1113 | Introductory Sociology (S) | 3 |
| U.S. American History | ||
| HIST 1493 | American History Since 1865 (DH) | 3 |
| Select 6 upper-division hours of U.S. American HIST | 6 | |
| Suggested courses: | ||
| American Colonial Period to 1750 (H) | ||
| Era of the American Revolution (H) | ||
| Civil War and Reconstruction, 1850-1877 | ||
| United States History, 1919-45 (DH) | ||
| United States History Since 1945 (DH) | ||
| Areas | ||
| Select one of the following areas: | 12 | |
| World History and Geography Area | ||
Select 3 hours of upper-division World History | ||
| Suggested courses: | ||
| East Asia to 1800 (H) | ||
| Colonial Latin America (H) | ||
| Reformation Europe, 1517-1648 (H) | ||
| Medieval Islamic History (H) | ||
Select 3 hours of Non-Western History (in addition to GEOG 1713/GLST 1713, which is required if this area is selected) | ||
| Regions & Nations in Global Context (IS) | ||
or GLST 1713 | Regions & Nations in Global Context (IS) | |
| Suggested courses: | ||
| Survey of Eastern Civilization (H) | ||
Select 3 hours of Cultural Geography | ||
| Suggested courses: | ||
| Urban Geography (S) | ||
| Economic Geography (S) | ||
| Cultural Geography (S) | ||
| Exploring North America and Diversity (DS) | ||
| Sociology/Psychology Area | ||
Select 6 hours of Sociology (3 hours must be upper division) | ||
| Suggested courses: | ||
| Racial and Ethnic Relations (DS) | ||
| Social Stratification (S) | ||
Select 6 hours of Psychology (3 hours must be upper-division) | ||
| Suggested courses: | ||
| Psychology of Motivation | ||
| Comparative Psychology (N) | ||
| Hours Subtotal | ||
| Professional Core Requirements | ||
| Minimum GPA 2.50 with a minimum grade of “C’ or “P” in each course | ||
| CIED 3313 | Field Experience in the Secondary Schools | 3 |
| CIED 4713 | Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School (Fall Semester prior to Student Teaching) 2 | 3 |
| EDTC 3123 | Applications of Educational Technologies | 3 |
| EPSY 3213 | Psychology of Adolescence | 3 |
| SCFD 3223 | Role of Teacher in American Schools (D) | 3 |
| SPED 3202 | Educating Exceptional Learners (D) | 2 |
| CIED 4724 | Classroom Management in the Multicultural PK-12/ Secondary School (semester prior to Student Teaching) 2 | 4 |
| CIED 4720 | Internship in the Secondary Classroom (Student Teaching) 2 | 9 |
| Hours Subtotal | ||
| Total Hours | 124 | |
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Minimum GPA 2.50 required in combination with Major Requirements. Certification requirements that meet General Education requirements.
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Full admission to Professional Education required.
Other Requirements
- 40 hours of upper-division coursework.
- Required for graduation and recommendation for Standard Certification:
- 2.50 Overall GPA;
- 2.50 GPA in Major Requirements; and
- 2.50 GPA in Professional Core Requirements.
- The student must earn minimum grades of “C” or “P” in each course in the Major Requirements and Professional Core Requirements and specified courses in General Education; and must earn grades of “P” in all sections of observation courses and student teaching for recommendation for Certification.
- Students must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language at the novice high level from among those languages identified by the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability.
- For teacher certification, students must successfully complete OSAT (017), “U.S. History/OK History/Government/Economics”.
- Students may also take OSAT (018), World History/Geography” and/or OSAT (032) “Psychology/Sociology” to add additional certification areas.
Additional State/OSU Requirements
- At least: 60 hours at a four-year institution; 30 hours completed at OSU; 15 of the final 30 or 50% of the upper-division hours in the major field completed at OSU.
- Limit of: one-half of major course requirements as transfer work; one-fourth of hours earned by correspondence; 8 transfer correspondence hours.
- Students will be held responsible for degree requirements in effect at the time of matriculation and any changes that are made, so long as these changes do not result in semester credit hours being added or do not delay graduation.
- Degrees that follow this plan must be completed by the end of Summer 2030.
Finish in Four Plan of Study
The plan below is an example of how students can successfully complete degree requirements in four years. This suggested class schedule plan may be used as a guide and can be adjusted based on individual needs. Students are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to enrollment each semester to plan their class schedule, and students are ultimately responsible for completing all degree requirements.
Psychology/Sociology Option
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1313 |
Composition I or Critical Analysis and Writing I |
3 |
| UNIV 1111 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HIST 1483 | American History to 1865 (H) | 3 |
| MATH or STAT course Designated (A) | 3 | |
| POLS 1113 | American Government | 3 |
| 1 hour of Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1213 |
Composition II or Critical Analysis and Writing II or Technical Writing |
3 |
| HIST 1493 | American History Since 1865 (DH) | 3 |
| SOC 1113 | Introductory Sociology (S) | 3 |
| Course Designated (N, L) | 4 | |
| EDHS 1111 | First Year Seminar Supplement | 1 |
| GEOG 1113 | Introduction to Cultural Geography (IS) | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Elective or Foreign Language 1 | 3 | |
| HIST 1613 | Western Civilization to 1500 (H) | 3 |
| PSYC 1113 | Introductory Psychology (S) | 3 |
| ECON 2103 | Introduction to Microeconomics (S) | 3 |
| Course designated (A), (H), (N) or (S) | 3 | |
| Course designated (A), (H), (N) or (S) | 2 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 2203 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HIST 1623 | Western Civilization after 1500 (H) | 3 |
| SCFD 3223 | Role of Teacher in American Schools (D) | 3 |
| 3 Hours of POLS (suggested: POLS 2013) | 3 | |
| Course designated (N) | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIED 3313 | Field Experience in the Secondary Schools | 3 |
| 3 Hours of Psychology | 3 | |
| 3 Hours of Upper-Division U.S. American HIST (Suggested: HIST 3613, HIST 3623, HIST 3653, HIST 3673, HIST 3683) | 3 | |
| 3 Hours POLS (Suggested: POLS 2113) | 3 | |
| EDTC 3123 | Applications of Educational Technologies | 3 |
| 3 Hours Sociology (SOC) | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| 3 Hours of Upper-Division Psychology (Suggested: PSYC 3013, PSYC 3113) | 3 | |
| SPED 3202 | Educating Exceptional Learners | 2 |
| 3 Hours U.S. American HIST (Suggested: HIST 3613, HIST 3623, HIST 3653, HIST 3673, HIST 3683) | 3 | |
| CIED 4133 | Introduction to K-12 English Language Learners | 3 |
| HIST 3703 | Oklahoma History (DH) | 3 |
| 3 Hours Upper-Division Sociology (Suggested: SOC 3133, SOC 4383 | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIED 4713 | Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School | 3 |
| CIED 4724 | Classroom Management in the Multicultural PK-12/ Secondary School | 4 |
| 3 Hours of Elective (Recommended: ANTH 3353, ANTH 4883, CIED 4194, CIED 4313, CIED 4473, EPSY 4110,EPSY 4223) | 3 | |
| EPSY 3213 | Psychology of Adolescence | 3 |
| 3 Hours General Education (A, H, N, or S) | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIED 4720 | Internship in the Secondary Classroom | 9 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
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Foreign language requirement met upon completion of CIED 4133. Any additional foreign language credits can be electives.
World History/Cultural Geography
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1313 |
Composition I or Critical Analysis and Writing I |
3 |
| UNIV 1111 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| HIST 1483 | American History to 1865 (H) | 3 |
| MATH or STAT course Designated (A) | 3 | |
| POLS 1113 | American Government | 3 |
| 1 hour of Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENGL 1213 |
Composition II or Critical Analysis and Writing II or Technical Writing |
3 |
| HIST 1493 | American History Since 1865 (DH) | 3 |
| GEOG 1113 | Introduction to Cultural Geography (IS) | 3 |
| Course Designated (N, L) | 4 | |
| SOC 1113 | Introductory Sociology (S) | 3 |
| EDHS 1111 | First Year Seminar Supplement | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| Elective or Foreign Language 1 | 3 | |
| HIST 1613 | Western Civilization to 1500 (H) | 3 |
| 3 hours of Non-Western History (Suggested: HIST 1713) | 3 | |
| PSYC 1113 | Introductory Psychology (S) | 3 |
| Course designated (A), (H), (N) or (S) | 2 | |
| ECON 2103 | Introduction to Microeconomics (S) | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ECON 2203 | Introduction to Macroeconomics | 3 |
| HIST 1623 | Western Civilization after 1500 (H) | 3 |
| 3 Hours of POLS (suggested: POLS 2013) | 3 | |
| Course Designated (N) | 4 | |
| SCFD 3223 | Role of Teacher in American Schools (D) | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIED 3313 | Field Experience in the Secondary Schools | 3 |
| GEOG 1713 or GLST 1713 |
Regions & Nations in Global Context (IS) or Regions & Nations in Global Context (IS) |
3 |
| 3 hours of Upper-Division U.S. American HIST (Suggested: HIST 3613, HIST 3623, HIST 3653, HIST 3673, HIST 3683) | 3 | |
| 3 Hours Cultural Geography (Suggested: GEOG 3123, 3163, 3173, or 3713 | 3 | |
| EDTC 3123 | Applications of Educational Technologies | 3 |
| 3 Hours POLS (Suggested: POLS 2113) | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| SPED 3202 | Educating Exceptional Learners | 2 |
| 3 hours Upper-Division U.S. American HIST (Suggested: HIST 3613, HIST 3623, HIST 3653, HIST 3673, HIST 3683) | 3 | |
| 3 Hours Upper-Division World History (Suggested: HIST 3403, 3453, 3483, or 3503) | 3 | |
| HIST 3703 | Oklahoma History (DH) | 3 |
| 3 Hours General Education (A, H, N, or S) | 3 | |
| CIED 4133 | Introduction to K-12 English Language Learners | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| CIED 4713 | Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School | 3 |
| CIED 4724 | Classroom Management in the Multicultural PK-12/ Secondary School | 4 |
| 3 hours of Elective (Recommended: ANTH 3353, ANTH 4883, CIED 4194, CIED 4313, CIED 4473, EPSY 4110, EPSY 4223) | 3 | |
| 3 Hours General Education (A, H, N, or S) | 3 | |
| EPSY 3213 | Psychology of Adolescence | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| CIED 4720 | Internship in the Secondary Classroom | 9 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 124 | |
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Foreign language requirement met upon completion of CIED 4133. Any additional foreign language credits may be electives.