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The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a Teaching Major for Grades 5-12 in Social Science.

Social Science Teaching Major 5-12 (48 credits)

This concentration is offered for students interested in teaching social science in the middle and secondary schools (grades 5-12). The social science curriculum includes course work in a variety of disciplines. Hence, this concentration provides a broad base of course work with depth in those areas most frequently taught. Students must complete the course work described below in addition to fulfilling the requirements for the secondary education minor.

Required Courses:

1. SOCI 111, 121, ECON 111, GEOG 230, HIST 152, HIST 389, PSYC 111, POLS 111 and POLS 121.

2. Plus two upper-division courses from one area of focus chosen from the following:

A. Economics.

B. History: Choose two upper division 4-credit courses from the following list: HIST 316, 317, 318, 319, 344, 346, 347, 348, 349, 351, 352, 357, 358, 360, 366, 368.

C. Political Science: Choose two upper division 4-credit courses from the following list: POLS 323, 331, 332, 334, 337, 347, 351.  

Students planning to complete the program for social science/secondary education should consult with the Social Science Education Advisor as soon as possible. 

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