SOCIAL SCIENCE 6-12 CERTIFICATION (POLITICAL SCIENCE) - B.A. 
Studies :
Undergraduate Studies
Degree :
Bachelor's
Department :
 TAL - Secondary Education



 
Social Science 6-12 Certification (Political Science) - B.A.
 
 

The Secondary Education/Social Science major is a program designed for students interested in teaching grades 6-12 and leads to eligibility for State of Florida certification. 

A major in education is a traditional four-year program. In addition, education students are required to choose a major field of study in the College of Arts and Sciences. The program enables graduates to pursue career opportunities related to their Arts and Sciences major as well as those directly related to education. Students can also elect to take a minor in education.

Field experiences and associate teaching placements in a wide variety of schools make University of Miami students among the best-prepared teachers anywhere. Students are placed primarily in the Miami-Dade County Public School (M-DCPS) district. Five M-DCPS schools have been selected as Professional Development Schools (PDS). The PDS provide the ideal setting for a dynamic collaboration that transforms educational theory into practice.

 
 
Note: Programs, program components, and courses subject to change.
 



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  Political Science Major (Required)

30 credits.
POL211 and POL212 are part of the Social Science certification requirement.
Other requirements must be taken depending on its sub-field:  American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, or Public Administration and Business.
 
  
 POL211  Introduction to American National Government
 
  
 POL212  Introduction to World Politics
  Secondary Education Major (Required)
 
  
 TAL101  Social and Technological Foundations of Education
 
  
 TAL103  Psychological Foundations of Education
 
  
 TAL204  Meeting the Educational Needs of Diverse Secondary Learners
 
  
 TAL304  Content Area Reading and Learning Strategies
 
  
 TAL445  Instruction in Secondary Social Studies
 
  
 TAL480  Seminar on Teaching
 
  
 TAL506  Issues and Strategies for ESOL (3 credits)
  General Education Courses (Required)
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Take ECO211 or ECO212
Take HIS261 or HIS262
 
  
 ECO211  Economic Principles and Problems
 
  
 ECO212  Economic Principles and Problems
 
  
 GEG105  World Regional Geography
 
  
 HIS261  History of the United States, I (to 1877)
 
  
 HIS262  History of the United States, II (since 1877)
  Electives (for state certification) (Required)
 
  
 COS211  Public Speaking
  Social Science Certification (Required)

Other credits are completed by Social Science general education requirements and Political Science courses.
 
  
 HISxxx  Western Civilization
 
  
 HISxxxx  Nonwestern Civilization
 
  
 PSY110  Introduction to Psychology
  Note (Required)
Students are required to take five (5) writing intensive courses.

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Program Contact:
Robin Shane
Director of Student Services
Tel:
 305-284-3826
Room:
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eMail:
 rshane314@miami.edu

 
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