Education Major with Teaching Social Studies Concentration

Chair: Teresa G. Wojcik, Ph.D.
Program Co-Directors: Christa Bialka, Ed.D. and Madora Soutter, Ed.D.
Office Location: 302 Saint Augustine Center
Telephone: 610-519-8103
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The Education and Counseling Department undergraduate offerings include a Major in Secondary Education, two different Minor in Education programs, a Minor in Counseling, and a combined BA/MA in Education. The Secondary Education degree has been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to recommend candidates for Level I Certification in order to teach in grades 7 through 12 in Pennsylvania's public schools.  Faculty in the department are highly engaged in both theoretical and practical research related to education and counseling.

PRIMARY MAJOR (126 credits)

To be accepted into the major, students must have a 3.0 GPA, 6 credits in English and 6 credits in math completed prior to the start of their junior year. Candidates for the major should apply as soon as possible and no later than sophomore year

Required Major Credits (43 credits + Concentration)

In addition to demonstrating competence within their chosen academic discipline, as well as fulfilling the College of Arts and Sciences’ core curriculum requirements, students participate in a wide variety of classroom field experiences. Such experiences are carefully selected and supervised and always appropriate to both the academic and professional competence of the students.

Program Notes:

  • PDE requires all Education Majors to take two Math and two English courses before the end of their sophomore year.  This is part of the state certification requirement. One Math and one English is taken in the Core Curriculum.
  • Teacher certification is embedded within the B.A. program. Visit this page to learn more.
Course
Title
Credits
Advanced English Elective for EDU SS  +
3
MAT, STAT or CSC elective for EDU SS  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
43

Teaching Social Studies Concentration (42 credits)

Concentration Notes:

  • Students must be a declared education major to have this concentration.
  • Students in the education major with a Social Studies emphasis fulfill their core history and social science with courses taken in the major.
Course
Title
Credits
ECO 1001 or ECO 1002  +
3
Pre-1750 European History for EDU SS  +
3
GIS 2000 or CST 2100  +
3
SOC 3600 or SOC 1000  +
3
Sub-Total Credits
42

Core Curriculum Requirement (35 credits)

Education Majors with the Teaching Social Studies Concentration meet the following core requirements in the major and therefore are omitted from the summary below: 

  • History (3 cr)
  • Social Sciences (6 cr)
  • Either AAH 1002 or 1101 is preferred to meet the Fine Arts Core requirement.
Course
Title
Credits
Mathematics or Statistics (1 course)  +
3
Natural Science (2 courses with laboratory)  +
8
Literature and Writing Seminar (1 course)  +
3
Fine Arts (1 course)  +
3
Upper-Level Theology (1 course)  +
3
Language Requirement (Proficiency)  +
Diversity Requirement (2 courses)  +
Sub-Total Credits
35

Free Elective Requirement (6 credits)

Students with an Education primary major with a concentration in Teaching Social Studies have six (6) required free elective credits. 

Degree Credit Summary

  • Major Credits: 43 credits
  • Concentration: 42 credits
  • Core Credits: 35 credits
  • Free Electives Credits: 6 credits
  • Total Required Credits: 126 Credits

Note: The above credit totals are based on the minimum number of required credits in each degree area. The minimum number of required credits in each area listed above must be met. Credits taken beyond the required minimum for one area may not be applied to another area. 

Total Credits:
34

 

Disclaimer:
The above program requirements are applicable to students entering Fall 2023 and beyond. Please consult the appropriate archived handbook available on the homepage for years prior to these requirements. In order that programs offered by Villanova University reflect current advances and additions to knowledge and upgraded professional requirements, Villanova University reserves the right to change programs and requirements without prior notice. Students generally are bound to the requirements in effect and published online for the year in which their class begins its first year of study. Special requirements may be in effect for students who have left the University and are being readmitted. Students are advised to check with the web catalog or with their college offices regarding changes that may affect them. Additional academic information may be obtained from the various college offices and the web sites listed for the particular policies, programs and services found in this catalog. 

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Bachelor of Arts

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