Coursework Matrix

Social Studies Education majors have substantially more course requirements than students majoring in other disciplines.  As a result, it is imperative that special attention be used when selecting courses each semester in order to graduate in a timely manner.  Courses that can be used to satisfy University, College of Arts and Sciences Breadth and major requirements simultaneously should be taken as much as possible.  For example, if you are required to take  related coursework in political science, you should plan to register for political science courses listed under one of the approved Group Breadth courses listed below so that the course counts for both requirements.  The same holds true for any other related-work courses you are selecting.  Choosing courses that fulfill multiple requirements ensures a timely progression through the curriculum.

Up to three credits from each of the University Breadth Requirement categories may be used to simultaneously satisfy the College of Arts and Sciences Breadth Requirements.  A minimum grade of C- is required for courses to be applied toward more than one requirement (e.g., breadth and major requirements), but the credits are counted only once toward the total credits for graduation. If all but one course in a group has been taken in one department or program, a course cross-listed with that program will not satisfy the distribution requirement.

2023-2024 academic year approved Breadth Requirements that can be used to satisfy Social Studies Education related coursework requirements:

Group A

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Group D

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