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Program checklist · Minor

Social Studies

James Madison University · Harrisonburg, VA

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Program
Award
Minor
Total credits (published)
28-29
Credits (computed from items)
145-147
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232423
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232423_bf9f3056
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Social Studies Minor for History Majors

major core · 0 items

    Social Studies Minor Core

    major core · 5 items
    1. HIST 225
      U.S. History [C4AE]
      As published: “U.S. History [C4AE] 1”
      4
    2. POSC 225
      U.S. Government [C4AE]
      As published: “U.S. Government [C4AE] 1”
      4
    3. ECON 200
      Introduction to Macroeconomics [C4GE]
      or: ECON 201 Introduction to Microeconomics
      3
    4. GEOG 200
      Geography: The Global Dimension [C4GE]
      or: GEOG 280 Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape
      3
    5. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      14

    Capstone

    4 items
    1. Choose one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      3
    2. HIST 357
      Fates of Empires
      As published: “Fates of Empires 1”
      3
    3. POSC 457
      Fates of Empires
      As published: “Fates of Empires 2”
      3
    4. Subtotal
      Not resolved to a course
      3

    Government and Politics Requirement

    0 items

      All History majors, whether in the four-year or five-year program, take the following course:

      major core · 1 item
      1. POSC 335
        3

      Four-Year Program

      0 items

        Students in the four-year program select an American government elective from the following options:

        electives · 9 items
        1. POSC 362
          3
        2. POSC 364
          3
        3. POSC 366
          3
        4. POSC 368
          3
        5. POSC 369
          3
        6. POSC 380
          3
        7. POSC 382
          3
        8. POSC 385
          3
        9. POSC 386
          3

        Five-Year Program

        0 items

          Students in the five-year program select two of the following American government and civic engagement electives:

          electives · 10 items
          1. POSC 336
            3
          2. POSC 362
            3
          3. POSC 364
            3
          4. POSC 366
            3
          5. POSC 368
            3
          6. POSC 369
            3
          7. POSC 380
            3
          8. POSC 382
            3
          9. POSC 385
            3
          10. POSC 386
            3

          African American History Requirement

          8 items
          1. African American history is now a state licensure requirement for everyone licensed to teach social studies graduating after May 2023. Therefore all students in this program need to complete a course in African American history and culture. This requirement may double-count towards elective credit in the History major.
            Not resolved to a course
            3
          2. HIST 307
            3
          3. HIST 322
            3
          4. HIST 323
            3
          5. HIST 324
            3
          6. HIST 329
            3
          7. HIST 350
            3
          8. HIST 356
            3

          Social Studies Minor for Political Science Majors

          major core · 0 items

            Social Studies Minor Core

            major core · 7 items
            1. HIST 225
              U.S. History [C4AE]
              As published: “U.S. History [C4AE] 1”
              4
            2. POSC 225
              U.S. Government [C4AE]
              As published: “U.S. Government [C4AE] 1”
              4
            3. Choose one of the following:
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            4. ECON 200
              3
            5. ECON 201
              3
            6. GEOG 200
              Geography: The Global Dimension [C4GE]
              or: GEOG 280 Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape
              3
            7. Subtotal
              Not resolved to a course
              14

            Capstone

            2 items
            1. HIST 357
              Fates of Empires
              As published: “Fates of Empires 1, 2”
              or: POSC 457 Fates of Empires
              3
            2. Subtotal
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Virginia History Requirement

            2 items
            1. HIST 303
              3
            2. Subtotal
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Connected History Courses

            15 items
            1. Choose one of the following:
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. HIST 307
              3
            3. HIST 314
              3
            4. HIST 315
              3
            5. HIST 317
              3
            6. HIST 318
              3
            7. HIST 321
              3
            8. HIST 328
              3
            9. HIST 333
              3
            10. HIST 334
              3
            11. HIST 353
              3
            12. HIST 365
              3
            13. HIST 368
              3
            14. HIST 373
              3
            15. Subtotal
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            African American History Requirement or History Elective

            electives · 9 items
            1. African American history is now a state licensure requirement for everyone licensed to teach social studies graduating after May 2023. Therefore all students in this program need to complete a course in African American history and culture. If the course chosen to fulfill this requirement also double counts for either the Virginia History (HIST 350) or Connected History (HIST 307) requirement, then the student must select an additional HIST course at the 300 or 400 level.
              Not resolved to a course
              3
            2. HIST 307
              3
            3. HIST 322
              3
            4. HIST 323
              3
            5. HIST 324
              3
            6. HIST 329
              3
            7. HIST 350
              3
            8. HIST 356
              3
            9. Subtotal
              Not resolved to a course
              3

            Social Studies Minor for Middle Education

            0 items

              Required Courses

              4 items
              1. HIST 102
                3
              2. HIST 225
                4
              3. POSC 335
                3
              4. Subtotal
                Not resolved to a course
                10

              Capstone

              4 items
              1. Choose one of the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. HIST 357
                Fates of Empires
                As published: “Fates of Empires 1”
                3
              3. POSC 457
                Fates of Empires
                As published: “Fates of Empires 1”
                3
              4. Subtotal
                Not resolved to a course
                3

              Virginia History Requirement

              2 items
              1. HIST 303
                3
              2. Subtotal
                Not resolved to a course
                3

              Thinking with Geography and Economics

              4 items
              1. Choose one of the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. HIST 333
                3
              3. IDLS 395
                Topics in IDLS
                As published: “Topics in IDLS (must have topic: People, Money & Place for three credit hours)”
                1-6
              4. Subtotal
                Not resolved to a course
                3

              Pre-Modern World History Course

              5 items
              1. Choose one of the following:
                Not resolved to a course
                3
              2. ANTH 205
                3
              3. HIST 101
                3
              4. HIST 314
                3
              5. REL 101
                3

              Other courses with permission

              1 item
              1. Subtotal
                Not resolved to a course
                3

              African American History Requirement and Electives

              electives · 1 item
              1. African American History requirement and/or two social studies electives 3
                Not resolved to a course
                6-7

              African American history is now a state licensure requirement for everyone licensed to teach social studies graduating after May 2023. Therefore all students in this program need to complete a course in African American history and culture. The course chosen to fulfill this requirement may double-count with either the Virginia History or the Social Studies elective requirement, but not both.

              electives · 8 items
              1. HIST 307
                3
              2. HIST 322
                3
              3. HIST 323
                3
              4. HIST 324
                3
              5. HIST 329
                3
              6. HIST 350
                3
              7. HIST 356
                3
              8. Subtotal
                Not resolved to a course
                6-7
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