Social Studies Certification

Bachelor of Science: 185.0 quarter credits
(Certification is for grades 7 - 12)

Degree Requirements


Incoming students, 2011/2012

General education and Concentration Content requirements  
Cultural Diversity: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3.0
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The Human Past: An Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Prehistoric Archaeology 3.0
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Principles of Microeconomics 4.0
Principles of Macroeconomics 4.0
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ENGL 101 Expository Writing and Reading 3.0
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Persuasive Writing and Reading 3.0
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Analytical Writing and Reading 3.0
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American Literature I 3.0
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Themes in World Civilization I 3.0
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Themes in World Civilization II 3.0
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Themes in World Civilization III 3.0
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US History to 1815 3.0
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US History, 1815-1900 3.0
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US History since 1900 3.0
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Themes in African-American History 3.0
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Freedom in America 3.0
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History of Work & Workers in America 3.0
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Women in American History 3.0
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The History of Philadelphia 3.0
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HIST 285 Technology in Historical Perspective 3.0
Mathematical Analysis I 3.0
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Mathematical Analysis I 3.0
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MATH 183 Mathematical Analysis I 3.0
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American Government I 4.0
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Introduction to Comparative Political Analysis 4.0
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International Politics 4.0
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Constitutional Law I: Separation of Powers 3.0
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Constitutional Law II 3.0
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Constitutional Law III 3.0
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Politics of Immigration 3.0
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General Psychology 3.0
Educational Psychology 3.0
Introduction to Sociology 3.0
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Race and Ethnic Relations 3.0
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Sociology of Education I 3.0
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The Drexel Experience 2.0
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Pedagogy requirements 70.0 Credits
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Geography Education 3.0
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Geography Education: Teacher Lab 1.5
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Foundations in Education I: A Historical and Philosophical Perspective 3.0
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Freshman Seminar 3.0
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Integrative Instruction: World Geography 3.0
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The Organization of Secondary Schools 3.0
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Adolescent Development 3.0
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Special Education Foundations 4.5
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Sophomore Seminar 1.0
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Diversity and Today's Teacher 3.0
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Teaching the Middle School Child 3.0
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Inclusionary Practices for Exceptional Students 4.5
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Literacy Development 4.5
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Content Area Reading (7-12) 3.0
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Junior Seminar 1.0
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Computer Applications in Teaching 3.0
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Elementary Science Teaching Methods 3.0
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Secondary Science Teaching Methods 3.0
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Professional Studies in Instruction 6.0
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Evaluation of Instruction 4.0
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Current Research in Curriculum and Instruction 3.0
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Multimedia in Instructional Design 3.0
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Secondary Social Studies Teaching Methods 3.0
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Senior Pedagogy Seminar 1.0
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Free elective
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  Elective 3.0
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Student teaching experience
Student Teaching 9.0
 
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.

A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List on the Drexel University Writing Center page. Students scheduling their courses in Banner/DrexelOne can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.