Social Studies Education Major (M)

The Social Studies Education program entitles the applicant to teach all social studies courses in Grades 4-12.  The Social Studies Education program requires a History Major with a Social Science concentration alongside a major in Secondary Education.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Pupil Development. The teacher understands how pupils grow and develop, recognizing that patterns of learning and development vary individually within and across the cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional, and physical areas. The teacher designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences for pupils.
  2. Learning Differences. The teacher uses his or her understanding of individual pupil differences and diverse cultures and communities to ensure inclusive learning environments that enable each pupil to meet high standards.
  3. Learning Environments. The teacher works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning, and that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
  4. Content Knowledge. The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of each discipline he or she teaches. The teacher creates learning experiences that make the discipline accessible and meaningful for pupils to assure mastery of the content.
  5. Application of Content. The teacher understands how to connect concepts and use differing perspectives to engage pupils in critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem solving related to authentic local and global issues.
  6. Assessment. The teacher understands and uses multiple methods of assessment to engage pupils in their own growth, to monitor pupil progress, and to guide the teacher’s and pupil’s decision making.
  7. Planning for Instruction. The teacher plans instruction that supports every pupil in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge of content areas, curriculum, cross-disciplinary skills, pedagogy, pupils, and pupils’ communities.
  8. Instructional Strategies. The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage pupils to develop a deep understanding of content areas and their connections, and to develop skills to apply knowledge in a meaningful way.
  9. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice. The teacher engages in ongoing professional learning. The teacher uses evidence to continuously evaluate the teacher’s practice, including the effects of the teacher’s choices and actions on pupils, their families, other educators, and the community. The teacher adapts the teacher’s practice to meet the needs of each pupil.
  10. Leadership and Collaboration. The teacher seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunity in order to take responsibility for pupil learning, to collaborate with pupils, their families, educators, and the community, and to advance the profession.
  11. CUW Faith Standard: Educators model Christian servant leadership by demonstrating consistent moral and ethical behavior, inspiring others by example in their personal, professional, and community lives. In Christian schools, teachers integrate faith and learning, embodying a biblical worldview while fostering a value system that emphasizes character, mission, and service. Teacher candidates seeking the Lutheran Teacher Diploma adhere to the doctrine and practice of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

Curriculum

NOTE: All licensable majors and minors require that students pass applicable content examinations for licensure in the state of Wisconsin.

Core Requirements45 - 48
Secondary Curriculum31 - 37
Major Subject Area54
Total Hours130-139

NOTE: Check with the Chair of the Secondary Education Department for possible changes in this major.

Core Curriculum - 45-48 Credits

Concordia Common Core - 18-21 Credits

Theology - Public Education
REL 1000The Bible3
REL 1100Christian Faith3
Theology - Lutheran (LTD) & Christian (CTC)
REL 2010Old Testament3
REL 2020New Testament3
REL 2030Biblical Theology3
CCE 1010Christian Citizen3
CCE 1020Western Culture & Worldview3
CCE 1030Western Thought & Worldview3
CCE 1040Science & Humanity3
Liberal Arts Dimensions
ENG 1040Introduction to Writing3
COMM 1100Public Speaking (OR a language course)3
or COMM 2100 Interpersonal Communication
Faith and Life Elective: Any course with REL prefix other than REL 1000, 1100, 2010, 2020, 20303
ED 1102Foundations of Education3
HHP 1100Stewardship of the Body1
HHP Activity Course 1
Human Creativity and Expression: Art, Music, Theater, Literature or Graphic Design activity course3
MATH 1250Contemporary Math3
or MATH 1280 College Algebra
SCI 1100Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences4
ED 1103Human Relations for Teachers3
Note: Two CUW - approved writing intensive courses are required for graduation. Other Electives if under 120 credits: 3-6

Secondary Curriculum 31 - 37 credits

Education Seminars (seminars are graded as pass/fail)
ED 1000Orientation Seminar0
ED 2000UDS Seminar0
ED 3000Student Teaching Seminar0
Theoretical & Practical Components
ED 1230Nature of the Exceptional Child3
ED 1275Human Learning3
ED 3318The Art & Science of Planning 23
ED 4337The Art and Science of Assessment 2,33
ED 4339The Art and Science of Instruction 2,33
ED 4411The Profession and Ethics of Teaching 23
Student Teaching Component (Take these courses in the same semester)
ED 4414Portfolio Completion-Secondary 21
ED 4452Secondary Education Student Teaching12
Lutheran (LCMS Members) Teacher Diploma Requirements
ED 2306Teaching the Faith3
REL 4000Lutheran Confessions3
Christian Teacher Certification Requirements
ED 2306Teaching the Faith3
Select one of the following:
REL 4000Lutheran Confessions3
REL 3860Law and Gospel in the Life of the Church3
REL 3500A Survey of Christian Thought3
PHIL 3250Christian Apologetics3
PHIL 3340Christ and Culture3

Major Requirements- 54 credits

Social Science Foundations
ECON 2000Principles of Economics3
GEOG 2200Cultural Geography3
POLS 2010American Government3
PSY 1010General Psychology3
SOC 1010Introduction to Sociology3
American Historical Foundations (Select 5 courses)
HIST 3200Early America:1492-18003
HIST 3210American Republic: 1800-18603
HIST 3220Indus America:1865-19203
HIST 3230United States as a World Power: 1920-Present3
HIST 2210Women in America3
HIST 2220The City & American Culture3
HIST 2250Topics in American History3
Non-Western/Global History (Select 2 courses)
HIST 1610World Civilizations I3
HIST 1615World Civilizations II3
HIST 1600Non-Western World3
HIST 2600History of Food3
HIST 2680Rats, Lice & Mice: History of Diseases & Epidemics3
HIST 2620Ancient Civilizations3
HIST 2650Empires: East & West3
HIST 2750Topics in Global History3
Western/European History (Select 2 Courses)
HIST 2400History of Christianity3
HIST 3430Renaissance and Reformation in Europe3
HIST 4410The Reformations3
HIST 2420European National History3
HIST 2450Topics in Western History3
Disciplinary Thinking (9 credits)
HIST 1400Historical Perspectives3
HIST 3850Historical Methods3
HIST 4800History Capstone3
Education Methods Course
ED 4373Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Social Studies - Secondary 2,33
1

Students need to complete 15 credits of American History, 6 credits of non-Western/global History, and 6 credits of Western/European History courses, as well as HIST 3850 Historical Methods and HIST 4800 History Capstone in order to complete the requirements of the History major with an American emphasis. 

2

Requires Upper Division Status

3

ED4337, ED4339, and ED4373 are taken concurrently during the Fall prior to student teaching.

Plan - Lutheran Teacher Diploma

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
ED 1000 Orientation Seminar 0
ED 1102 Foundations of Education 3
ECON 2000 Principles of Economics 3
CCE 1010 Christian Citizen 3
REL 2010 Old Testament 3
ED 1103 Human Relations for Teachers 3
AMERICAN HISTORY ELECTIVE 3
 Hours18
Semester 2
ED 1275 Human Learning 3
REL 2020 New Testament 3
CCE 1020 Western Culture & Worldview 3
HIST 1400 Historical Perspectives 3
AMERICAN HISTORY 3
NON-WESTERN/GLOBAL HISTORY 3
 Hours18
Semester 3
ED 1230 Nature of the Exceptional Child 3
ENG 1040 Introduction to Writing 3
CCE 1030 Western Thought & Worldview 3
GEOG 2200 Cultural Geography 3
AMERICAN HISTORY 3
WESTERN/EUROPEAN HISTORY 3
 Hours18
Semester 4
CCE 1040 Science & Humanity 3
ED 2000 UDS Seminar 0
COMM 1100 Public Speaking 3
POLS 2010 American Government 3
WESTERN/EUROPEAN HISTORY 3
MATH 1250 Contemporary Math 3
REL 2030 Biblical Theology 3
 Hours18
Semester 5
PSY 1010 General Psychology 3
SCI 1100 Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences 4
HHP ACTIVITY COURSE 1
AMERICAN HISTORY 3
REL ELECTIVE 3
NON-WESTERN/GLOBAL HISTORY 3
HHP 1100 Stewardship of the Body 1
 Hours18
Semester 6
ED 3318 The Art & Science of Planning 3
ED 4411 The Profession and Ethics of Teaching 3
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3
AMERICAN HISTORY 3
HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION 3
ED 2306 Teaching the Faith 3
 Hours18
Semester 7
ED 4337 The Art and Science of Assessment 3
ED 3000 Student Teaching Seminar 0
ED 4373 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Social Studies - Secondary 3
ED 4339 The Art and Science of Instruction 3
REL 4000 Lutheran Confessions 3
HIST 3850 Historical Methods 3
HIST 4800 History Capstone 3
 Hours18
Semester 8
ED 4414 Portfolio Completion-Secondary 1
ED 4452 Secondary Education Student Teaching 12
 Hours13
 Total Hours139

Course options and schedule are subject to change.

Plan - Public Education

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
ED 1000 Orientation Seminar 0
ED 1102 Foundations of Education 3
ECON 2000 Principles of Economics 3
CCE 1010 Christian Citizen 3
ED 1103 Human Relations for Teachers 3
AMERICAN HISTORY 3
 Hours15
Semester 2
ED 1275 Human Learning 3
REL 1100 Christian Faith 3
CCE 1020 Western Culture & Worldview 3
HIST 1400 Historical Perspectives 3
AMERICAN HISTORY 3
NON-WESTERN/GLOBAL HISTORY 3
 Hours18
Semester 3
ED 1230 Nature of the Exceptional Child 3
ENG 1040 Introduction to Writing 3
CCE 1030 Western Thought & Worldview 3
GEOG 2200 Cultural Geography 3
AMERICAN HISTORY 3
WESTERN/EUROPEAN HISTORY 3
 Hours18
Semester 4
CCE 1040 Science & Humanity 3
ED 2000 UDS Seminar 0
COMM 1100 Public Speaking 3
POLS 2010 American Government 3
WESTERN/EUROPEAN HISTORY 3
HHP 1100 Stewardship of the Body 1
REL 1100 Christian Faith 3
 Hours16
Semester 5
PSY 1010 General Psychology 3
SCI 1100 Introduction to Life and Physical Sciences 4
HHP ACTIVITY COURSE 1
AMERICAN HISTORY 3
REL ELECTIVE 3
NON-WESTERN/GLOBAL HISTORY 3
 Hours17
Semester 6
ED 3318 The Art & Science of Planning 3
ED 4411 The Profession and Ethics of Teaching 3
SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology 3
AMERICAN HISTORY 3
HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION 3
 Hours15
Semester 7
ED 4337 The Art and Science of Assessment 3
ED 3000 Student Teaching Seminar 0
ED 4373 Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Social Studies - Secondary 3
ED 4339 The Art and Science of Instruction 3
HIST 3850 Historical Methods 3
HIST 4800 History Capstone 3
MATH 1250 Contemporary Math 3
 Hours18
Semester 8
ED 4414 Portfolio Completion-Secondary 1
ED 4452 Secondary Education Student Teaching 12
 Hours13
 Total Hours130

Course options and schedule are subject to change.