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    Nov 27, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Political Science and a Secondary Teacher Certification


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Program Overview

The Secondary Teacher Certification concentration combines the Political Science major (at least 30 hours) with the appropriate courses from the College of Education and Human Development (at least 28 hours) for students who wish to teach social studies in Georgia.

augusta.edu/pamplin/social-sciences/political-science

Program Contact

William Hatcher, PhD
706-737-1710
socsci@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

  • A grade of C or better is required in all Field of Study, Major Concentration, and Secondary Teacher Education courses
  • Exit Exam required in final term

Program Information

  • Program Length: 4 Years
  • Academic Focus Area: Social Sciences [SOSC]
  • CIP Code: 45.1001
  • Program Code: 1BA-POLS EDU

Degree Requirements


Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS Requirements .

Field of Study Courses: 18 Hours


A grade of C or better is required in all Field of Study courses.

Major Concentration: 30 Hours


A grade of C or better is required for all major courses.

Free Elective: 1-2 Hours


1-2 hours elective depending on Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences choice from the Core IMPACTS requirements.

Secondary Teacher Certification


A grade of C or better required in all these courses.

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

Degree Total: 124 Hours


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