Completion of the required courses in this major, a teaching minor and the professional education sequence lead to certification as a secondary teacher of political science.
For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Political Science and Public Administration department page.
For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos318.htm
| Total Credits Required | 127-131 |
| Liberal Studies |
30-40
|
| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Required Courses in Major | 32 |
| Political Science Core | 32 |
| PS 101 Introduction to Political Science [Div II] | 4 |
| PS 105 American Government [Div II] | 4 |
| PS 203 Comparative Government and Politics | 4 |
| PS 206 International Relations | 4 |
| PS 303 Public Opinion and Voting Behavior or | 4 |
| PS 406 Legislative Politics (4 cr.) | |
| PS 309 State and Local Government | 4 |
| PS 431 Civil Rights and Liberties | 4 |
| Political Science Electives | 4 |
| Teaching Minor, minimum | 20-24 |
| Professional Education | 33 |
| ED 201 Introduction to Education | 2 |
| ED 231 Teaching for Learning in the Secondary Classroom | 4 |
| ED 301 Dimensions of American Education | 2 |
| ED 319 Teaching of Reading for Secondary Teachers | 3 |
| ED 349 Teaching for Diversity, Equity and Social Justice in the Secondary School Community | 2 |
| PS 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Social Studies Education | 4 |
| ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher | 2 |
| ED 483 Educational Media Technology | 2 |
| ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School | 11 |
| ED 450 Seminar in Teaching | 1 |
Bulletin Year:
2011 - 2012 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.