Teacher Education, Secondary Social Studies BS / Global and International Education MS
Major: Teacher Education, Secondary Social Studies; Global and International Education
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credits: 226.0
Co-op Options: One Co-op
BS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 13.1205
BS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 25-2031
MS Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 13.1319
MS Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 25-2062
About the Program
The BS/MS in Secondary Social Studies Education and MS in Global and International Education offers a flexible, innovative curriculum with a unique emphasis on creative problem solving, the application of the latest learning technologies, the integration of global perspectives, and development of intercultural competencies. The joint-program provides students with an in-depth, applied knowledge of the role of education in solving global problems as well as fostering an understanding of diverse cultures and globalization.
This accelerated degree program allows candidates to pursue a BS in Secondary Social Studies Education with Pennsylvania initial state teacher certification and continue for a fifth graduate year to complete the MS in Global and International Education.
The BS program requires that candidates have a B average (3.0 GPA) in content courses needed for teacher certification in addition to the grade of B or better in each EDEX, EDLT, EDPO, and EDUC courses throughout their time in the program. These requirements must be satisfied for Drexel to recommend the candidates for teacher certification upon graduation and/or be considered to have completed the program. Clearances and field placement applications must be submitted before participating in coursework with classroom-based field components.
For more information please visit the School of Education website.
Admission Requirements
BS/MS application must be submitted during Sophomore year before 120 undergraduate credits have been completed with cumulative 3.0 GPA to gain acceptance into BS/MS program. Continuation as a BS/MS student in Global and International Education requires maintaining minimum term and cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements | ||
ANTH 101 | Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3.0 |
CIVC 101 | Introduction to Civic Engagement | 1.0 |
COOP 101 | Career Management and Professional Development | 1.0 |
ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 4.0 |
ECON 202 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 4.0 |
ENGL 101 | Composition and Rhetoric I: Inquiry and Exploratory Research | 3.0 |
or ENGL 111 | English Composition I | |
ENGL 102 | Composition and Rhetoric II: Advanced Research and Evidence-Based Writing | 3.0 |
or ENGL 112 | English Composition II | |
ENGL 103 | Composition and Rhetoric III: Themes and Genres | 3.0 |
or ENGL 113 | English Composition III | |
ENGL 205 [WI] | American Literature I | 3.0 |
MATH 171 | Introduction to Analysis A | 3.0 |
MATH 172 | Introduction to Analysis B | 3.0 |
MATH 173 | Introduction to Analysis C | 3.0 |
or MATH 107 | Probability and Statistics for Liberal Arts | |
PSY 101 | General Psychology I | 3.0 |
PSY 150 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3.0 |
PSY 320 [WI] | Educational Psychology | 3.0 |
SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 |
SOC 210 | Race, Ethnicity and Social Inequality | 4.0 |
SOC 335 | Sociology of Education | 3.0 |
UNIV T101 | The Drexel Experience | 1.0 |
Social Studies Content Requirements | ||
Select two: | 8.0 | |
Themes in World Civilization I | ||
Themes in World Civilization II | ||
Themes in World Civilization III | ||
HIST 201 | United States History to 1815 | 4.0 |
HIST 202 | United States History, 1815-1900 | 4.0 |
HIST 203 | United States History since 1900 | 4.0 |
HIST 212 | Themes in African-American History | 4.0 |
HIST 214 | United States Civil Rights Movement | 4.0 |
HIST 275 | History of Pennsylvania | 3.0 |
PSCI 110 | American Government | 4.0 |
PSCI 140 | Comparative Politics I | 4.0 |
PSCI 150 | International Politics | 4.0 |
PSCI 220 | Constitutional Law I | 4.0 |
PSCI 240 | Comparative Politics II | 4.0 |
PSCI 375 | Politics of Immigration | 4.0 |
Pedagogy Requirements | ||
EDEX 142 | Special Education Foundations: Referral and Assessment | 3.0 |
EDEX 344 | Inclusive Practices | 3.0 |
EDEX 368 [WI] | Literacy and Content Skill Development PK-12 | 3.0 |
EDLT 325 | Design for Learning with Digital Media | 3.0 |
EDPO 312 | Educational Policy, Law & Advocacy | 3.0 |
EDUC 101 | Foundations in Education I: A Historical and Philosophical Perspective | 3.0 |
EDUC 106 | First Year Seminar: A Case of Schools and Cities | 1.0 |
EDUC 107 | First Year Seminar: Exploring Pedagogies | 1.0 |
EDUC 108 | First Year Seminar: Designing Learning Spaces | 1.0 |
EDUC 112 | Integrative Instruction: Focus on World Geography | 3.0 |
EDUC 123 | Adolescent Development | 3.0 |
EDUC 205 | Sophomore Pedagogy Seminar | 1.0 |
EDUC 216 | Diversity and Today's Teacher | 3.0 |
EDUC 305 [WI] | Junior Pedagogy Seminar | 1.0 |
EDUC 308 | Creating a Positive Classroom Climate | 3.0 |
EDUC 316 | Teaching in Urban Contexts | 3.0 |
EDUC 322 | Evaluation of Instruction | 3.0 |
EDUC 324 | Current Research in Curriculum & Instruction | 3.0 |
EDUC 356 | Secondary Social Studies Methods | 3.0 |
EDUC 365 | Foundations in Instructing English Language Learners | 3.0 |
EDUC 405 | Senior Pedagogy Seminar | 1.0 |
Free elective | 3.0 | |
Student Teaching Experience | ||
EDUC 409 [WI] | Student Teaching Seminar I | 9.0 |
EDUC 410 [WI] | Student Teaching | 9.0 |
Master's Requirements | ||
Core Courses | ||
EDCR 512 | Using and Integrating Learning Technologies | 3.0 |
EDCR 518 | Evidence-Based Evaluation | 3.0 |
EDGI 503 | Global, International & Comparative Education | 3.0 |
EDGI 510 | Culture, Society & Education in Comparative Perspective | 3.0 |
EDGI 520 | Political Economy of Education Reform | 3.0 |
EDGI 522 | Education for Global Citizenship, Sustainability, and Social Justice | 3.0 |
Primary Concentration Courses | ||
EDGI 506 | Comparative Higher Education Systems | 3.0 |
EDGI 518 | Analysis of Policy Issues in Global & International Education | 3.0 |
EDGI 524 | Measuring the World: Education and National Development | 3.0 |
Capstone Requirement | ||
EDU 780 | Capstone Research | 3.0 |
Students have the option to select from the Practitioner or Thesis capstone track. | ||
EDUP 780 | Practitioner Capstone Course I | 3.0 |
or EDUT 780 | Thesis Capstone Course I | |
EDUP 781 | Practitioner Capstone Course II | 3.0-4.5 |
or EDUT 781 | Thesis Capstone Course II | |
Select one of the following Secondary Concentrations ** | 9.0 | |
Secondary Concentration in Peace and Human Rights Education | ||
Conflict Resolution in an International Context | ||
Educating for Peace, Social Justice, and Human Rights | ||
Gender, Education, and International Organizations | ||
Secondary Concentration in Higher Education Leadership | ||
Foundations of Higher Education and Governance | ||
Student Development Theory and Application | ||
Legal Issues & Ethics in Higher Education | ||
Secondary Concentration in Education Policy | ||
Required: | ||
Education Policy: Concepts, Issues, and Applications | ||
Select two of the following courses: | ||
The Shaping of American Education Policy: Global Forces, Interest Groups, and Politics | ||
American Educational Policy and U.S. Competitiveness | ||
Ethics in Educational Policy Making | ||
Access & Equity in Educational Policy Making | ||
Secondary Concentration in Educational Learning Technologies | ||
The Learning Sciences | ||
Learning Engineering | ||
Teaching and Learning Issues in E-Learning | ||
Sample Electives *** | ||
Students can select courses as additional electives from within the School of Education or a course (with School of Education approval) from another Drexel University program, such as international business administration, foreign languages, women's and gender studies, or science/technology/society. | ||
The following courses are strongly suggested offerings from the GIE program: | ||
Colloquium in Global Education | ||
Study Abroad Experience | ||
Quantitative Literacy: Interpreting and reporting data for educational policy and research | ||
Special topics in EDGI | ||
Customized Concentration | ||
Electives | ||
Total Credits | 226.0-227.5 |
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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major.
COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.
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As an alternative secondary concentration, students may create a customized area of study from other Drexel University departments/programs such as International Business Administration, Foreign Languages, Women's and Gender Studies, or Science/Technology/Society.
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Students may choose any 500-level or higher course from the following subject codes as an elective as long as it does not require field experience or have any program restrictions: CRTV, EDAM, EDCR, EDGI, EDHE, EDLT, EDPO, EDUC, ELL, EHRD, ENTP, INTB, NPM, PBHL, PENG, SCL.
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid “clustering” these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Program. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term.
Sample Plan of Study
4+1, 1 co-op (Accelerated program completed in 5 years)
Students complete undergraduate requirements in four years, then convert to graduate status in the fifth and final year.
First Year | |||||||
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Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
EDUC 101 | 3.0 | ANTH 101 | 3.0 | EDEX 142 | 3.0 | VACATION | |
EDUC 106 | 1.0 | CIVC 101 | 1.0 | EDUC 108 | 1.0 | ||
ENGL 101 or 111 | 3.0 | EDUC 107 | 1.0 | EDUC 123 | 3.0 | ||
MATH 171 | 3.0 | ENGL 102 or 112 | 3.0 | ENGL 103 or 113 | 3.0 | ||
HIST 161 | 4.0 | HIST 162 or 163 | 4.0 | MATH 173 | 3.0 | ||
PSY 101 | 3.0 | MATH 172 | 3.0 | Free elective | 3.0 | ||
UNIV T101 | 1.0 | ||||||
18 | 15 | 16 | 0 | ||||
Second Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
COOP 101* | 1.0 | EDUC 216 | 3.0 | EDEX 368 | 3.0 | EDLT 325 | 3.0 |
EDEX 344 | 3.0 | HIST 201 | 4.0 | EDUC 305 | 1.0 | EDUC 322 | 3.0 |
EDUC 112 | 3.0 | HIST 214 | 4.0 | EDUC 308 | 3.0 | HIST 275 | 3.0 |
EDUC 205 | 1.0 | PSCI 110 | 4.0 | HIST 202 | 4.0 | PSCI 375 | 4.0 |
EDUC 365 | 3.0 | PSY 150 | 3.0 | HIST 203 | 4.0 | SOC 101 | 3.0 |
PSCI 140 | 4.0 | ||||||
11 | 18 | 19 | 16 | ||||
Third Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
COOP EXPERIENCE | COOP EXPERIENCE | EDUC 316 | 3.0 | EDPO 312 | 3.0 | ||
EDUC 356 | 3.0 | ENGL 205 | 3.0 | EDUC 324 | 3.0 | ||
PSY 320 | 3.0 | PSCI 150 | 4.0 | ||||
SOC 335 | 3.0 | SOC 210 | 4.0 | ||||
EDCR 518 | 3.0 | ||||||
3 | 0 | 15 | 14 | ||||
Fourth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
EDUC 409 | 9.0 | ECON 201 | 4.0 | ECON 202 | 4.0 | Student converts to Graduate status | |
PSCI 220 | 4.0 | EDUC 410 | 9.0 | EDUC 405 | 1.0 | EDGI 518 | 3.0 |
EDGI 503 | 3.0 | EDGI 510 | 3.0 | HIST 212 | 4.0 | Secondary Concentration | 3.0 |
PSCI 240 | 4.0 | ||||||
EDGI 520 | 3.0 | ||||||
EDGI 522 | 3.0 | ||||||
16 | 16 | 19 | 6 | ||||
Fifth Year | |||||||
Fall | Credits | Winter | Credits | Spring | Credits | ||
EDCR 512 | 3.0 | EDGI 524 | 3.0 | EDUP 781 or EDUT 781 | 3.0-4.5 | ||
EDGI 506 | 3.0 | EDUP 780 or EDUT 780 | 3.0 | Secondary Concentration | 3.0 | ||
EDU 780 | 3.0 | Secondary Concentration | 3.0 | ||||
9 | 9 | 6-7.5 | |||||
Total Credits 226-227.5 |
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Co-op cycles may vary. Students are assigned a co-op cycle (fall/winter, spring/summer, summer-only) based on their co-op program (4-year, 5-year) and major.
COOP 101 registration is determined by the co-op cycle assigned and may be scheduled in a different term. Select students may be eligible to take COOP 001 in place of COOP 101.