Social Studies Major (BA)

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Major Requirements

The social studies major totals 13-15 courses as follows:

Two Economics courses:

One Geography course:

One Geography course offered through the ACTC exchange from the following: Human Geography (GEOG 111 at Macalester, GEOG 111 at St. Thomas, GEOG 2000 at St. Catherine); or World Geography (GEOG 113 at St. Thomas). If possible, an additional geography course is also highly recommended for future teachers.

Three History courses to include:

HIST 1310 - Introduction to American History: 1877-Present
One non-Western history course
One course at the level of HIST 3011 or above

Disciplinary concentration:

Majors must complete a concentration of six courses in one of the departments listed above; at least one of the six courses must be at the 3000 level and at least one must be at the 5000 level. This concentration must also include the methodology course in the discipline from among the options below.

Note: Students seeking a concentration in Geography should confer with the Social Studies program director.