Social Studies (7-12 Licensure), B.S. (128 hrs)

Location(s): Hattiesburg Campus

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University and General Education Curriculum (38-40 hrs)

All undergraduate degrees require completion of the University and General Education Curriculum (UEC/GEC). Depending upon the degree program chosen, some GEC categories have specific course requirements. Refer to the comments in each category and always consult your degree plan and advisor when selecting courses.

UEC 01 Biblical Studies (6 hrs)

REL 1010 - Introduction to the Old Testament 3 hrs
REL 1020 - Introduction to the New Testament 3 hrs

GEC 01 Written Communication (6 hrs)

GEC 02 Humanities and Fine Arts (12 hrs)

GEC 03 Social and Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a degree in teacher education must complete PSY 2010.

GEC 04 Natural and Physical Sciences (3-4 hrs)

Select 1 course. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science or any teacher education degree must complete at least one lab-science course (4 hrs).

GEC 05 Mathematics (3 hrs)

Select 1 course.

UEC 02 Oral Communication (3 hrs)

Select 1 course.

UEC 03 Health and Physical Fitness (1-3 hrs)

Select from the following options.

Activity courses (1-2 hours) Military science, varsity sports, marching band, and cheerleading may be used to satisfy this requirement.

*BSN - 1 hour; all other degrees, 2 hours;

UEC 04 Writing Intensive Requirement

Select one. Students should consult their advisor before choosing the appropriate choice for their degree plan.

UEC 05 Senior Capstone Requirement (See Degree Plan)

Refer to for details about the senior capstone (SC) requirement.

Program Curriculum

This program meets the teacher licensure preparation requirements of the State of Mississippi. William Carey University cannot determine whether the program meets teacher licensure requirements in any other state. Students seeking licensure in another state should consult that state’s licensure office to determine whether this program meets licensure requirements. Refer to for admission, progression, and graduation requirements.

DEG 03 Additional BS Degree Requirements (12 hrs)

In addition to completing the UEC/GEC, students seeking a Bachelor of Science degree must complete a minimum of 12 additional hours of science, mathematics, and/or technology. Courses used to satisfy this requirement may not be used to satisfy other degree requirements but may be used to satisfy requirements for a minor. Students are encouraged to select from and may take any combination of the courses listed below, although other courses may be acceptable. As courses are completed, mark them on the degree planner in this section. *Course has a prerequisite.

DEG 04 General Electives (2 hrs)

This degree requires 2 hours of elective credit for a total of 128 hours. Record elective courses in the General Electives section at the end of the degree planner.

Hours To Degree

This degree requires a minimum of 128 hrs of course credit. No more than 50% of the required 128 hrs (64 hrs) applied to this degree may be earned at a community college. At least 40 hrs of earned coursework must be numbered 300 or above. The last 25% of the required 128 hrs (32 hrs) must be earned at William Carey University. Verify that you have completed the credit hrs required for this degree by recording completed hrs below.

Total Hrs: Total Community College Hrs: Total 300/400-Level Hrs: Total WCU Hrs: