Eastern University's Secondary Social Studies Education Certification program prepares excellent teachers and educational practitioners who can serve in a variety of school settings. Students are trained to communicate effectively, think critically, embrace cultural and linguistic diversity, utilize technology appropriately, practice inclusive interventions, learn independently and collaboratively, and serve competently in their chosen field. This program is designed for students who are interested in obtaining the Social Studies in Biology Education (7-12).
Course Requirements
SECONDARY EDUCATION CORE COURSES (30 CREDITS)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 200 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 201 | Introduction to Special Education | 3 |
| EDUC 211 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 234 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| EDUC 202 | Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 282 | Methods of Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 204W | Inclusive Education | 3 |
| EDUC 403 | Reading in the Content Area | 3 |
| EDUC 212 | Teaching English as a Second Language | 3 |
| EDUC 407 | Teaching Secondary Education English/Social Studies (110 hrs) | 3 |
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVE
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 417 | Multicultural Education | 3 |
SOCIAL STUDIES CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (12 CREDITS)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| GEOG 201 | World Geography | 3 |
| ECON 203 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| POLI 103 | American Government | 3 |
| PSYC 100 or SOCI 100 | General Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
PROFESSIONAL SEMESTER (15 CREDITS)
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 410 | Student Teaching | 12 |
| EDUC 420 | Seminar in Student Teaching | 3 |
Please check the State Authorizations page to determine if Eastern University’s program fulfills your state credentialing requirements. Students who seek similar credentialing in states other than Pennsylvania are advised to contact the appropriate credentialing agency within their home state to seek information and additional guidance about credentialing in your state of residence. Additional state or local district requirements may exist for field placements in this state. Out-of-state student placements cannot be guaranteed by the program or the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. Students are responsible for following all state and local district requirements and regulations for their field placement.