Social Science Education: General Social Science or History — MEd, EdS, PhD
Social Science Education: General Social Science or History — MEd, EdS, PhD
General Social Science Education — MEd (Alternative Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| CTSE 6050 | Analyzing Persistent Issues in History and Geography | 3 |
| CTSE 6060 | Analyzing Persistent Issues in Political Economy | 3 |
| Select 6 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Social Science. 1 | 6 | |
| Social Science Concepts and Methods (required if not completed at the undergraduate level) 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Teaching I: Social Science (required if not completed at the undergraduate level) 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Teaching II: Social Science (required if not completed at the undergraduate level) 4 | ||
| Professional Studies: 21-24 hours | 21-24 | |
| Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization | ||
| Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization | ||
| Language and Literacy in the Content Areas 2 | ||
| Practicum in Area of Specialization | ||
| Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 2 | ||
| Clinical Residency 3 | ||
| Seminar in Social Science Education 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 33-36 | |
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General Social Studies programs shall require at least one course in two areas within the broader field (i.e., ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLI).
- 2
RSED 6000 must be completed if a survey of special education course was not completed prior to unconditional admission. If a survey of special education course was completed prior to unconditional admission, the state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with CTRD 6000 Language and Literacy and the 3-hour course requirement for RSED 6000 will be waived resulting in 21 hours in Professional Studies and 33 total program hours.
- 3
Clearance for Clinical Residency includes completion of all other coursework. Exceptions require approval using the Student Petition Form.
- 4
Undergraduate courses required by your advisory committee for your plan of study. This coursework is in addition to all other program requirements and must be completed prior to Clinical Residency.
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet admission requirements cannot be used again to meet Alternative Class A program requirements.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
General Social Science Education — MEd (Certification; On-Campus or Online)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| CTSE 6050 Analyzing Persistent Issues in History and Geography | 3 | |
| CTSE 6060 Analyzing Persistent Issues in Political Economy | 3 | |
| Select 6 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Social Science. 1 | 6 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | ||
| RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 2 | 3 | |
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | ||
| Required: 12 hours: | ||
| EDMD 7210 | Integration of Technology Into Curriculum | 3 |
| CTSE 7520 | Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7540 | Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7910 | Practicum in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 3 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
General Social Studies programs shall require at least one course in two areas within the broader field (i.e., ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLI).
- 2
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 3
Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
General Social Science Education — EdS (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class AA Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses. | ||
| CTSE 6050 Analyzing Persistent Issues in History and Geography | 3 | |
| CTSE 6060 Analyzing Persistent Issues in Political Economy | 3 | |
| Select 6 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in Social Science. 1 | 6 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | 3 | |
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 2 | ||
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | ||
| Select 9 hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Research Studies in Area of Specialization | ||
| Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization 3 | ||
| Organization of Program in Area of Specialization | ||
| Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization 3 | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Practicum in Area of Specialization 4 | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Field Project 4 | ||
| Select the remaining 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 5 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
General Social Studies programs shall require at least one course in two areas within the broader field. (i.e., ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLI).
- 2
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 3
CTSE 7520 required if a graduate level course in Curriculum and Teaching in Social Science Education not previously completed; CTSE 7540 required if a graduate level course in evaluation in Social Science Education not previously completed.
- 4
To ensure a field experience, CTSE 7910 is required for those seeking Class AA certification only; this requirement is in addition to any practicum credit counted for Class A certification. CTSE 8980 is required for those seeking the EdS degree.
- 5
Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
General Social Science Education — PhD
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Social Science Education - PhD | ||
| CTSE 7510 | Research Studies in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7520 | Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7530 | Organization of Program in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7540 | Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 8990 | Research and Dissertation | 10 |
| ERMA 7200 | Basic Methods in Education Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7210 | Theory and Methodology of Qualitative Research | 3 |
| Select 60 Hours in @ 6000-8999 | 60 | |
| Total Hours | 88 | |
History Education — MEd (Alternative Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Class A Education Program Checklist | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in History | 12 | |
| Professional Studies: 24 hours | ||
| CTSE 7910 | Practicum in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTRD 6000 | Language and Literacy in the Content Areas 1 | 3 |
| CTSE 7520 | Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7540 | Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| RSED 6000 | Advanced Survey of Exceptionality 1 | 3 |
| CTSE 6250 | Seminar in Social Science Education 2 | 1 |
| CTSE 7920 | Clinical Residency 2 | 8 |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
| 1 | RSED 6000 must be completed if a survey of special education course was not completed prior to unconditional admission. If a survey of special education course was completed prior to unconditional admission, the state diversity course requirement is fulfilled with CTRD 6000 Language and Literacy and the 3-hour course requirement for RSED 6000 will be waived resulting in 21 hours in Professional Studies and 33 total program hours. |
| 2 | Clearance for Clinical Residency includes completion of all other coursework. Exceptions require approval using the Student Petition Form. |
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements. | |
Coursework used to meet admission requirements cannot be used again to meet Alternative Class A program requirements. | |
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work. | |
Undergraduate courses may be required by your advisory committee for your plan of study. This coursework is in addition to the total graduate program hours noted above and must be completed prior to Clinical Residency. |
History Education — MEd (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be in teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in History | 12 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | 3 | |
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 1 | ||
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | ||
| Required: 12 hours | ||
| EDMD 7210 | Integration of Technology Into Curriculum | 3 |
| CTSE 7520 | Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7540 | Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7910 | Practicum in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| Select 3 hours from the following: | 3 | |
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 2 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
| 1 | RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website. |
| 2 | Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field). |
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements. | |
Coursework used to meet Class B certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class A certification. | |
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work. |
History Education — EdS (Certification)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Class AA Program Checklist for Teaching Field | ||
| Teaching Field: 12 Hours | ||
At least 1/3 of the program shall be teaching field courses. | ||
| Select 12 hours of advisor-approved 6000-7000 level courses in History | 12 | |
| Survey of Special Education/Diversity Course: 3 hours | 3 | |
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality OR state-approved diversity course 1 | ||
| Additional Courses: 15 hours | ||
| Select 9 hours from the following: | 9 | |
| Research Studies in Area of Specialization | ||
| Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization 2 | ||
| Organization of Program in Area of Specialization | ||
| Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization 2 | ||
| Directed Studies | ||
| Practicum in Area of Specialization 3 | ||
| Special Topics | ||
| Field Project 3 | ||
| Select the remaining 6 hours from the following: | 6 | |
Other advisor-approved supporting courses 6000 level and above 4 | ||
| Total Hours | 30 | |
- 1
RSED 6000 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality must be used to fulfill requirement if survey of special education course was not completed for prior level certification. It may not be used to fulfill the requirement if a survey of special education course was completed for prior level certification. State-approved diversity courses for Auburn University are posted on the ALSDE website.
- 2
CTSE 7520 required if a graduate level course in Curriculum and Teaching in Social Science Education not previously completed; CTSE 7540 required if a graduate level course in evaluation in Social Science Education not previously completed.
- 3
To ensure a field experience, CTSE 7910 is required for those seeking Class AA certification only; this requirement is in addition to any practicum credit counted for Class A certification. CTSE 8980 is required for those seeking the EdS degree.
- 4
Supporting courses must be applicable to the area of certification (e.g., research, assessment/evaluation, classroom management, pedagogy, human behavior/development, foundations, technology, teaching field).
In addition to the Graduate School requirement of a cumulative 3.0 GPA on all AU courses carrying graduate credit, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 is required on all courses used to meet program requirements.
Coursework used to meet Class A certification requirements may not be used to meet requirements for Class AA certification.
All substitutions for required courses must be approved using the Course Substitution Form, including transfer work.
History Education — PhD
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| History Education - PhD | ||
| CTSE 7510 | Research Studies in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7520 | Curriculum and Teaching in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7530 | Organization of Program in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 7540 | Evaluation of Program in Area of Specialization | 3 |
| CTSE 8990 | Research and Dissertation | 10 |
| ERMA 7200 | Basic Methods in Education Research | 3 |
| ERMA 7210 | Theory and Methodology of Qualitative Research | 3 |
| Select 60 Hours in @ 6000-8999 | 60 | |
| Total Hours | 88 | |