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.
| 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:
2009 - 2010 Undergraduate Bulletin
| View the current NMU Catalog.