PackTeach Secondary Education and Political Science, B.A./B.A. in Ed.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• demonstrate strong foundation of knowledge in teaching Social Studies and Secondary Education in 7-12 level in schools by developing detailed lesson plans and units that reflect social studies as a theory and as a practice paired with alternatives to the traditional approaches to curriculum development and implementation. (C)
• demonstrate inclusive practices that include learners from diverse perspectives and learning styles that show an understanding of Social Studies and Secondary Education in both its concrete and abstract formats through problem-solving, creative analysis, and critical thinking skills to formulate alternative scenarios. (CT & QR)
• demonstrate understanding of politics and government in all their intricacies, considering broad questions of justice, war, peace, policymaking, culture, and economics concerning current issues, institutions, behavior, power, ethics, and public goods; and apply that knowledge to educational settings.
• achieve a basic mastery and scholarly competence in the academic endeavors of Social Studies and Secondary Education.

Contact Information

College of Education and Human Development Advising Center
William Raggio Building 2005
(775) 784-4298
https://www.unr.edu/education/academic-programs/degrees-and-programs/secondary-education

AND

College of Liberal Arts Student Center
Thompson Building 101
(775) 682-8745

https://www.unr.edu/liberal-arts/student-resources/academic-advising

Transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno

Use the transfer agreement  and the degree planner (available by clicking  at the top right of this page) to build your plan for graduation with your advisor. Course substitutions not identified on the transfer agreement require UNR advisor approval.

If a major-to-major transfer agreement is not available for your transfer institution, please check the General Core agreement  if available. If neither is available, access Transferology to assist in your planning.

Admission Requirement (Secondary Education)

In order to apply for admission to the Secondary Teacher Education program, students must have completed at least 30 credits of college coursework with a grade point average of no less than 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) and have completed EDU 202 or the equivalent with a grade of “C” (not “C-“) or better. The 30 credits must include core requirements in English, Math, and the Sciences. In addition, applicants must have passed all three parts of the Praxis Core Academic Skills test or passed all parts of the California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST). The application for full admission can be found on the College of Education and Human Development website.

Graduation Requirements

• Total Units | 120
• Cumulative GPA | 2.75
• University GPA | 2.0
• Major GPA | 2.75
• Residency Requirement | 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
• Major Residency Requirement | 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
• Upper-Division Requirement | 40 Upper-Division Units

I. Core General Education Requirements (27-30 units)

NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy  .”

Students in this major must meet all Core Objectives (CO1 through CO14). Courses satisfying Core Objectives are designated (e.g., CO9) in General Catalog curricula and course descriptions.

II. Additional Core Requirements (3 units maximum)

Students must take courses that satisfy the following Core Objectives. Some or all of these Core Objectives may be satisfied in the Major Requirements (Section IV). Refer to the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

III. Additional College Requirements (0-14 units)

Units may vary depending on initial course placement in foreign language coursework.

IV. Major Requirements (72 units)

V. Minor Requirements (0 units)

VI. Electives (0-18 units)

VII. Recommended Schedule