May 30, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Secondary Education, BSE (41-695) - Social Studies Option (E264) (4 Year Guide)


This guide is valid for this Undergraduate Catalog only and is subject to change. This guide is a recommendation only and your actual program may vary. The time it takes to complete a degree and the sequence in which courses are taken will depend on any credits transferred to UCM and on placement in math and writing. See the current Undergraduate Catalog for a complete listing of academic policies, curriculum, prerequisites, and course descriptions.

Students must meet with their faculty advisor in History and Anthropology each semester prior to enrollment.

Suggested Schedule


Semester Total: 14 Hours


Semester Total: 15 Hours


Sophomore Year - Fall Semester


Sophomore Year - Spring Semester


Semester Total: 16 Hours


Semester Total: 18 Hours


Junior Year - Spring Semester


  • General Education - Fine Arts (3)
  • HIST 43** Electives (3)
  • HIST 44** or ANTH Electives (3)

Semester Total: 17 Hours


Senior Year - Fall Semester


  • HIST 44** Electives (3)
  • HIST 43** Electives (3)

(Methods Block)


These three courses must be taken as a block, see your success advisor for enrollment.

Semester Total: 12 Hours


(All coursework and tests must be completed by the end of this semester.)

Semester Total: 12 Hours


Secondary Ed - Social Studies Option, BS in Ed. Degree - 120 hours


  • ++ The courses listed for this semester constitute the professional education (student teaching) block. The student should not take any other courses during this semester.
  • Teacher Education candidates must take the appropriate PRAXIS for their certification area before they can student teach and must pass it in order to be recommended for certification. Information and registration are available on the ETS PRAXIS website: https://praxis.ets.org/state-requirements/missouri-tests.html
  • See www.ucmo.edu/cert for statement and information (including application) on admission to teacher education. Full admission is required before enrollment in professional education classes and student teaching. The application for student teaching is due approximately one year in advance.