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Requirements
Students enrolled in the Social Sciences Pathway complete the University's General Studies requirements in accordance with current catalog guidelines. Students should work closely with their academic advisor to select General Studies courses that align with their academic and career goals.
Core Education Pathway Courses
Required Core Courses
COLL 101
The Hilltop Experience
2
EDUC 100
Introduction to Professional Education
1
EDUC 207
Foundations of Education
3
EDUC 290
Instructional Technology
3
EDUC 301
Educational Psychology
3
SPED 241
Introduction to Exceptionalities
3
Comprehensive Education Art Ed Pathway
Course Options
ART 104
Drawing I
3
ART 110
2D Foundation Design
3
ART 160
3D Foundation Design
3
ART 190
Digital Tools for Visual Concepts
3
ART 204
Drawing II
3
ART 220
Ceramics I
3
ART 250
Crafts I
3
ART 260
Sculpture I
3
Comprehensive Eductiaon Music Ed Pathway
Course Options
MUS 102
Musicianship
2
MUS 103
Ear Training I
2
MUS 104
Ear Training II
1
MUS 113
Music Theory I
2
MUS 114
Music Theory II
3
MUS 153
Fundamentals of Voice
1
MUS 164
Fundamentals of Piano I
1
MUS 165
Fundamentals of Piano II
1
MUS 168
Fundamentals of Piano III
1
MUS 169
Fundamentals of Piano IV
1
MUS 203
Ear Training III
2
MUS 213
Music Theory III
2
MUS 246
Introduction to Music Technology
3
MUS 254
Fundamentals of Strings
1
MUS 304
Ear Training IV
1
MUS 314
Music Theory IV
3
MUS 330
History of Music I
3
MUS 331
History of Music II
3
Elementary Education Pathway
Course Options
BIO 340
Life Sciences II for Elementary 5-9
4
EDUC 205
Integrated Arts for Elementary Teacher
3
EDUC 301
Educational Psychology
3
EDUC 356
Integrated Appalachian Social Studies
3
ENG 275
Structure of English
3
MATH 240
Mathematics for Elementary & 5-9 Teachers I
4
MATH 245
Mathematics for Elementary & 5-9 Teachers II
4
PE 343
Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
2
READ 312
Foundational Reading Skills
3
Health and Physical Education: Athletic Coaching Pathway
Course Options
EP 299
Basic Strength & Conditioning Principles
3
HE 300
Nutrition & Physical Fitness
3
HE 360
Community & Environmental Health
3
PE 120
Introduction to Health & Physical Education
1
PE 211
Group Fitness Leadership
2
PE 240
Anatomy & Physiology
3
PE 258
Motor Development
2
PE 317
Methods of Teaching Net/Wall and Target Games
3
Health and Physical Education Cerification Pre-K - Adult Pathway
Course Options
HE 360
Community & Environmental Health
3
PE 120
Introduction to Health & Physical Education
1
PE 211
Group Fitness Leadership
2
PE 240
Anatomy & Physiology
3
PE 258
Motor Development
2
PE 317
Methods of Teaching Net/Wall and Target Games
3
Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Course Options
EDUC 201
Human Development
3
EDUC 205
Integrated Arts for Elementary Teacher
3
EED 280
Early Childhood Development
3
EED 301
Designing Effective Learning Environments
3
EED 330
Assessment in Early Education
3
HE 466
Methods of Teaching Elementary Health Education
2
PE 343
Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
2
READ 312
Foundational Reading Skills
3
Secondary Education English Pathway
Course Options
ENG 200
Foundations in English Studies
3
ENG 204
British Literature through the 18th Century
3
ENG 205
American Literature before the Civil War
3
ENG 214
British Literature after the18th Century
3
ENG 215
American Literature after the Civil War
3
ENG 275
Structure of English
3
Secondary Education General Science Pathway
Course Options
BIO 124
Biological Principles
3
BIO 125
Biological Principles Lab
1
BIO 207
Fundamentals of Ecology/Biodiversity
3
CHEM 110
General Chemistry I
3
CHEM 111
General Chemistry I Lab
1
MATH 145
Pre-Calculus
4
PHYS 101
Elementary Physics I
3
PHYS 110
Elementary Physics Lab I
1
Secondary Education Math Pathyway
Course Options
MATH 210
Calculus & Analytic Geometry I
4
MATH 211
Calculus & Analytic Geometry II
4
MATH 212
Calculus & Analytic Geometry III
4
MATH 245
Mathematics for Elementary & 5-9 Teachers II
4
MATH 264
Manipulatives in Mathematics
2
MATH 281
Mathematics Education Seminar
3
MATH 327
History of Mathematics
3
Social Studies 5-Adult Pathway
Course Options
ECON 103
Principles of Microeconomics
3
EDUC 356
Integrated Appalachian Social Studies
3
GEO 206
World Regional Geography
3
GEO 310
Geography of U.S. & Canada
3
HIST 104
History of Civilization II
3
HIST 210
History of U.S. I to 1876
3
HIST 211
History of U.S. II since 1876
3
HIST 302
West Virginia & the Appalachian Region
3
POLS 221
Global Politics
3