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Secondary Education, Bachelor of Science, Subject area major: Social Studies, Political Science concentration
The Secondary Education Major leads to the Bachelor of Science degree. Graduates of the program are eligible for teacher certification by the Maine Department of Education. This certification is recognized by other states and Canadian provinces with whom Maine shares reciprocity. To be certified to teach academic subjects in the Secondary School (grades 7-12), a student must have successfully completed the General Education Core, the professional education sequence, the subject area requirements, and the minor area requirements for a total of 128 credit hours. In addition to major requirements, all Bachelor of Science candidates must complete the General Education Core.

Students are requested to read the Teacher Education Program Requirements.


General Education Core 45 credits

General Education Core requirements

Professional education38 credits
3
    1
      3
        1
          3
            3
              3
                3
                  3
                    15

                      Political Science Concentration Requirements36 credits
                      3
                        3
                          3
                            • Political Science electives (300-400 level)
                            15
                            3
                              3
                                3
                                  • History Electives (300-400 level)
                                  3

                                  Other required social studies courses

                                  (May be fulfilled within the major or General Education Core)
                                  • Anthropology Elective
                                  3
                                  • Economics Elective
                                  3
                                  • Geography Elective
                                  3
                                  • Global Studies Elective
                                  3
                                  • Sociology Elective
                                  3
                                  • U.S. History Elective
                                  3

                                  Total for the degree 128 credits

                                  All bachelor degree candidates must complete the General Education Core.
                                  Program administered by: Education Department.


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