B.A.Ed. in Social Studies Education (BAED)

Description

The B.A.E. degree with a major in social studies education prepares graduates to be eligible for certification in Mississippi to teach social studies subjects in grades 7-12. Graduates may also teach other subjects by gaining supplemental endorsements. (See an advisor for more information.)

Minimum Total Credit Hours: 122

Degree Requirements

The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 

  1. change or withdraw courses;
  2. change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and
  3. change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.

General Education

Select one of the following First Year Writing I courses:3
HONR 1010
Freshman Honors I
WRIT 1000
Introduction to College Writing
WRIT 1010
First-Year Writing I
Select one of the following First Year Writing II courses:3
LIBA 1020
First Year Seminar
WRIT 1020
First-Year Writing II
HONR 1020
Freshman Honors II
Select six hours of history courses6
Select three hours of MATH 1210+ 13
Select three-four hour course with laboratory in physics, astronomy, or physical science II3
Select a physical science lab to accompany physical science course1
Select a biological science course with an accompanying lab3
Select a biological science lab to accompany biological science course1
Select a three-four hours course in geology, chemistry, or physical science I3-4
Select six hours of literature 2000+6
Select three hours in the fine or performing arts3
The course may be chosen from art history, music, dance, and theatre arts. Studio and workshop courses cannot be used to satisfy this requirement.
Total Hours35-36
1

Does not include MATH 2451 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I or MATH 2452 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II.

General Education II

PSYC 2001Introduction to Psychology3
Select an additional three-hour course in mathematics or science3
Select three semester hours in courses chosen from the following areas: classics, modern languages, philosophy, religion, literature, history, southern studies, gender studies, linguistics, or African American studies3
Total Hours9

Major Requirements

EDSP 3080Introduction to Special Education3
EDCI 3520Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner2-3
EDSP 3270Classroom Mgt & Behavioral Interventions3
EDCI 3530Planning & Teaching Strategies for Effec3
EDSE 4000Principles of Education3
EDSE 4470Special Methods I: Social Studies3
EDLE 4800Student Teaching: Secondary Education9
EDCI 4190Classroom Assessment3
Total Hours29-30

Major Requirements II

ECON 2020Principles of Microeconomics3
ECON 2030Principles of Macroeconomics3
GEOG 1010Introduction to Geography3
HIST 1200Intro to European History to 16483
HIST 1210Intro to European History since 16483
HIST 1300Intro to US History to 18773
HIST 1310Intro to US History since 18773
HIST 4520The History of Mississippi3
Select one of the following:3
HIST 4000
Early America to 1715
HIST 4550
History of Religion in the South
HIST 4500
Southern History to 1900
Select three Latin history 3000+3
Select three Asian history 3000+3
Select three African/African American history 3000+3
Select three European history 3000+3
Select three history electives 3000+3
POLS 1010Introduction to American Politics3
POLS 1020Introduction to Comparative Politics3
or POLS 3112 State and Local Government and Politics
SOCY 1010Introductory Sociology3
Total Hours51

Other Academic Requirements

Admission to Phase II: Professional Education Core

Requirements for admission to teacher education are as follows:

  1. Completion of core curriculum.
  2. Applicants who apply for admission to Phase II must have a 2.75 grade-point average.
  3. Passing scores on Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE)1
  4. Courses EDCI 3520 Education, Society, & the K-12 Learner and EDSP 3080 Introduction to Special Education, are the only professional education courses that may be taken prior to admission to Phase II. A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses is required.
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Exemption: Students who provide proof of an ACT score of at least a 21 overall composite (or SAT equivalent) OR have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a minimum of 60 completed coursework hours are exempt from taking the Praxis CORE. 

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is expected in all professional education courses, content courses, and related courses. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.

Admission to Phase III: Student Teaching

Applications are available through the Student Advising and Field Experience Office and are due the semester prior to student teaching. To be admitted to student teaching, a student must meet the following requirements:

  1. Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
  2. A minimum grade of "C" in all professional education courses, content courses and related courses with the exception of those required during student teaching. If this minimum of "C" is not met, the course(s) must be retaken before enrolling in the next level of professional education courses.
  3. During the student teaching semester, students must register for student teaching and EDCI 4190 Classroom Assessment. In addition, one 3-hour elective may be taken.
  4. Completion of 15 hours in residency at The University of Mississippi (includes Tupelo, Booneville, Grenada, and DeSoto campuses).
  5. Correspondence courses in education are not accepted.
  6. Evidence of professional liability insurance.