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2020-2021 Academic Bulletin 
    
2020-2021 Academic Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Social Studies for Secondary Education BS


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Prepares the teacher candidate to take the MTTC subject area exam for Social Studies-Secondary Education. Completion of the minor and passing the MTTC Secondary Education exam and subject area exam will qualify the graduate to teach these subjects in departmentalized school.

Total Credits - 124+


Electives


Electives chosen by advisement from the above areas to complete the requirements to total 56 credits.

Secondary Education Major


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Additional Information


The State of Michigan recommends that students pass MTTC subject exams in History, Geography, Economics and Political Science.

Student Learning Outcomes


Graduates of this program will:

  • Explain worldviews and trace their historical development.
  • Critique worldviews from a Christian perspective.
  • Integrate principles of a Christian worldview into their chosen fields of study.
  • Describe human development.
  • Apply current theories of learning.
  • Facilitate change in groups and organizations.
  • Relate effectively with various cultural, racial and special interest groups.
  • Identify political and legal issues.
  • Manage human, financial and material resources.
  • Demonstrate servant leadership.
  • Communicate effectively in written, verbal, and non-verbal forms.
  • Use electronic tools effectively for professional communication, teaching and research.
  • Read and evaluate research.
  • Conduct research.
  • Report research findings.
  • Demonstrate continuing professional development.
  • Demonstrate ethical behavior in all professional activities.
  • Demonstrate balanced physical, mental, spiritual and social development.

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