Social Studies Education Major, B.A., Four-Year Plan

Below is a sample degree plan that can be used as a guide to identify courses required to fulfill the major and other requirements needed for degree completion. The following is only an example and represents a possible course sequence for first-year students entering UW-Platteville in the fall term. The major requirements do not add up to the 120 credits needed for graduation.  See your advisor for additional guidance.  A student's actual degree plan may differ depending on the course of study selected (emphasis, second major, minor, etc.), placement scores, and incoming credits (transfer, AP, etc.).  Students should consult their program advisor(s) to ensure that they have the most accurate and up-to-date information available about a particular four-year degree option.

This sample plan assumes readiness for each course and/or major plan.  Some courses may not be offered every term.  Courses may not be available at all campuses and/or in all modalities (i.e., in person, online, hybrid, etc.).

Students should use the Academic Advisement Report (AAR) in PASS and work closely with their advisor(s) to ensure completion of all requirements in a timely manner.

Year 1
First SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 11303
POLISCI 1130 or 23603
HISTORY 23303
HISTORY 20103
MATH 1620 (or higher)3
HHP 10001
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 1
Second SemesterCredits
ENGLISH 12303
HHP 1XXX::Physical Activity General Education Course1
HISTORY 24303
PSYCHLGY 11303
SPEECH 10603
TEACHING 12302
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 2
First SemesterCredits
SOCIOLGY 10303
TEACHING 21303
HISTORY 20203
Natural Science General Education Course4
Humanities General Education Course3
 16
Total Credits: 16
Year 2
Second SemesterCredits
POLISCI 12303
Ethnic Studies General Education Course3
U.S. History Elective3
TEACHING 21703
Fine Arts General Education Course3
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
First SemesterCredits
European History Elective3
ECONOMIC 22303
Humanities or Fine Arts Second General Education Course3
TEACHING 30703
TEACHING 31403
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 3
Second SemesterCredits
ANTH 1130 or 21303
Non-Western History Elective3
ENVSS 33303
TEACHING 31903
TEACHING 37303
 15
Total Credits: 15
Year 4
First SemesterCredits
TEACHING 34403
Additional One History Elective3
TEACHING 35303
TEACHING 33203
TEACHING 42102
Gender Studies General Education Course3
 17
Total Credits: 17
Year 4
Second SemesterCredits
Student Teaching12
 12
Total Credits: 12