KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
| COS 100 Introduction to Computers | 3 | HIS 300+ Elective | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Studies Core | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Liberal Studies Core | 3 | Free Electives | 6 |
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
| Term 4 (Spring) | Hours | Term 8 (Spring) | Hours |
| HIS 202 United States History from 1865 | 3 | Free Electives | 9 |
| ENG 211 Introduction to Literature | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| HIS 300+ Elective | 3 | ||
| Free Elective | 3 | Minor Course | 3 |
| Minor Course | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | Total | 15 |
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a Social Studies Education track prepares graduates to seek Kentucky teacher certification in Secondary School (8th through 12th grade). Admission to KSU's Social Studies Teacher Education Program (TEP) has specific requirements that include introductory education coursework, a nationally standardized test, and field hours in schools. A semester of full-time student teaching (70 days) is required in the student's last semester of study and admission to student teaching also has specific requirements, including coursework and 200 verified hours of field experiences. This degree is offered in conjunction with the School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences, so students in this program should maintain close contact with their advisor in the School of Behavioral and Social Sciences as well as with the chair and faculty of the School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences. Students interested in becoming certified teachers are referred to the School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences section of this catalog to learn more about admission criteria and procedures.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences with a track in Sociology, a student must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours, including 30 semester credit hours in sociology. The required courses are SOC 300, 301, 304, 305, 403, 405, and 499. The student, in consultation with his or her advisor, must select an additional 9 semester credit hours of Sociology courses at the 300/400 level. Additionally, the student must complete a minor or an 18-hour sequence of 300/400 level interdisciplinary electives, and SOC 203 as part of the Liberal Studies Requirement.
A minor in Sociology requires the successful completion of 18 semester credit hours. Specific course requirements are SOC 300 or 301; and 304 and 305; the remaining 9 semester hours must be selected in consultation with the student's minor advisor from 300/400 level sociology courses. In addition, students must complete SOC 203 as part of the liberal studies.
Contact
Dr. Cindy Glass
Location: 227 Hathaway Hall
Phone: (502) 597-5922
Email: cindy.glass@kysu.edu
| Term 1 (Fall) | Hours | Term 5 (Fall) | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC 203 Principles of Sociology | 3 | SOC 405 Sociological Theory | 3 |
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences Sociology Track
120 hours