James Madison University James Madison University 30 courses
It is a required minor for secondary education students who wish to teach social studies and suggested for those planning to teach middle school. The minor incorporates economics, geography, history and political science and is offered in three forms: one for secondary education with a history major, one for secondary education with a political science major and one for middle education. Students not selecting the secondary education licensure program should declare the middle education form of the minor.
Social Studies Minor Core:14 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 225 | U.S. History | 4 |
| POSC 225 | U.S. Government | 4 |
| ECON 200 or ECON 201 | Introduction to Macroeconomics or Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 200 or GEOG 280 | Geography: The Global Dimension or Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape | 3 |
Capstone: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 357 or POSC 457 | Fates of Empires or Fates of Empires | 3 |
Government and Politics Requirement: 6 Credit Hours
Also required: POSC American government elective (3.00 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POSC 335 | Comparative Politics for Teachers | 3 |
African American History Requirement
African American history is now a state licensure requirement for everyone licensed to teach social studies graduating after May 2023. Therefore all students in this program need to complete a course in African American history and culture. These courses may double-count for this requirement and other select requirements.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 307 | The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade | 3 |
| HIST 322 | Jim Crow South | 3 |
| HIST 323 | The Old South | 3 |
| HIST 356 | African American History Since 1865 | 3 |
Social Studies Minor Core: 14 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 225 | U.S. History | 4 |
| POSC 225 | U.S. Government | 4 |
| ECON 200 or ECON 201 | Introduction to Macroeconomics or Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 200 or GEOG 280 | Geography: The Global Dimension or Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape | 3 |
Capstone: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 357 or POSC 457 | Fates of Empires or Fates of Empires | 3 |
Government and Politics Requirement: 9 Credit Hours
Also required: POSC American government elective (3.00 credits); Political Science civic engagement elective or second American government elective. (3.00 credits).
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POSC 335 | Comparative Politics for Teachers | 3 |
African American History Requirement
African American history is now a state licensure requirement for everyone licensed to teach social studies graduating after May 2023. Therefore all students in this program need to complete a course in African American history and culture. These courses may double-count for this requirement and other select requirements.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 307 | The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade | 3 |
| HIST 322 | Jim Crow South | 3 |
| HIST 323 | The Old South | 3 |
| HIST 356 | African American History Since 1865 | 3 |
Social Studies Minor Core: 14 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 225 | U.S. History | 4 |
| POSC 225 | U.S. Government | 4 |
| ECON 200 or ECON 201 | Introduction to Macroeconomics or Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| GEOG 200 or GEOG 280 | Geography: The Global Dimension or Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape | 3 |
Capstone: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 357 or POSC 457 | Fates of Empires or Fates of Empires | 3 |
Choose one. Thinking Geographically: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 333 | Maps, Money, Manufacture and Trade | 3 |
| GEOG 300 | Population Geography | 3 |
Choose one. Virginia History requirement: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 303 | Virginia’s Place in #VastEarlyAmerica | 3 |
| HIST 350 | Virginia | 3 |
African American History Requirement
African American history is now a state licensure requirement for everyone licensed to teach social studies graduating after May 2023. Therefore all students in this program need to complete a course in African American history and culture. These courses may double-count for this requirement and other select requirements.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 307 | The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade | 3 |
| HIST 322 | Jim Crow South | 3 |
| HIST 323 | The Old South | 3 |
| HIST 356 | African American History Since 1865 | 3 |
Choose one. Connected History Courses: 3 Credit Hours
Required Courses: 10 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 102 | World History Since 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 225 | U.S. History | 4 |
| POSC 335 | Comparative Politics for Teachers | 3 |
Capstone: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 357 or POSC 457 | Fates of Empires or Fates of Empires | 3 |
Choose one. Pre-modern World History course: 3 Credit Hours
or other courses with permission.
Choose one. Virginia History Requirement: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 303 | Virginia’s Place in #VastEarlyAmerica | 3 |
| HIST 350 | Virginia | 3 |
Choose one. Thinking with Geography and Economics: 3 Credit Hours
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 333 | Maps, Money, Manufacture and Trade | 3 |
| IDLS 395 | Topics in IDLS | 1-6 |
African American History Requirement
African American history is now a state licensure requirement for everyone licensed to teach social studies graduating after May 2023. Therefore all students in this program need to complete a course in African American history and culture. These courses may double-count for this requirement and other select requirements. It can count as one of the social studies elective courses.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 307 | The Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade | 3 |
| HIST 322 | Jim Crow South | 3 |
| HIST 323 | The Old South | 3 |
| HIST 356 | African American History Since 1865 | 3 |
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