Secondary Education Political Science Major

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.

Students majoring in secondary education political science must maintain a grade point average of 2.70 or greater with no grade below a “C” in the professional education sequence, the major and/or minors and required cognates combined.

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/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm

Total Credits Required

127-135

Liberal Studies	30-40
Health Promotion Requirements	2

Required Courses in Major	32-40

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


Other Required Courses	8
EC 101 Introduction to Economics [Div II]	4
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science [Div II]	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
PS 350 Methods and Materials in Teaching Social Studies Education	4
ED 361 Special Education and the General Classroom Teacher	2
ED 380 Practicum in the Secondary School	2
ED 483 Educational Media Technology	2
ED 430 Teaching in the Secondary School	11
ED 450 Seminar in Teaching	1

Bulletin Year: 2015 - 2016 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.