Single Subject Credential - Social Science

The 63-unit Subject Matter Program (SMP) in Social Sciences may be completed while earning a bachelor’s degree in any area of study. Undergraduate students beginning their SMP should be advised, however, that a bachelor’s degree is recommended in economics, geography, history, or political science for those intending to teach secondary social studies. These areas of study are recommended because they most closely parallel the social sciences requirements.

Credential candidates should consult the social science credential advisor as early in their programs as possible. A detailed list of the teaching credential program is available from Social Sciences, Room 129A and from Social Sciences, Room 101.

Part I. Required Core

HIST 4 - Introduction to Historical Skills Units: 3
HIST 11 - American History to 1877 Units: 3
HIST 12 - American History from 1877 Units: 3
HIST 20 - World History I Units: 3
HIST 21 - World History II Units: 3
HIST 187 - California History Units: 3
GEOG 4 - World Geography Units: 3
PLSI 1 - Modern Politics Units: 3
PLSI 2 - American Government and Institutions Units: 3

Part II. Depth (27 units)

Select one course from each of the following groups:

Part III. Breadth (6 units)

Select one course from two different disciplines (J-N):

(J) AFRS 135 - The African American Community Units: 3
(K) ANTH 115 - Contemporary Global Culture Units: 3
(L) CLAS 100 - Chicano Literature Units: 3
(L) CLAS 141 - The Chicano Family Units: 3
(M) SOC 122 - Social Movements Units: 3
(M) SOC 157 - Social Change Units: 3
(M) SOC 165 - The Family Units: 3
(M) SOC 169 - Sociology of Religion Units: 3
(N) WGSS 103 - History of Feminisms Units: 3
(N) WGSS 148 - Women and Religion Units: 3

Single Subject Credential - Social Science

Part I. Required Core

Part II. Depth (27 units)

Group A

Group B

Group C

Group D

Group E

Group F

Group G

Group H

Group I

Part III. Breadth (6 units)