Social Studies Degrees

Admissions Requirements

The minimum criteria for admission into the History program as a freshman student are:
Class rank in the top half of the high school graduating class and/or a cumulative 2.5 grade point average
Minimum combined SAT score of 850 for Critical Reading and Math (combined) or equivalent ACT composite score (18)
Successful transfer applicants will typically hold a minimum collegiate grade point average of 2.0, having completed at least 15 college credits.

Please note the above listed requirements are general, and that each application is looked at thoroughly, taking into account individual grades, academic rigor, and other factors.

Admissions Requirements

Professional Studies
The minimum criteria for admission into the Professional Studies program as a freshman student are:
Class rank in the top half of the high school graduating class and/or a cumulative 2.0 grade point average
Minimum combined SAT score of 850 for Critical Reading and Math (combined) or equivalent ACT composite score (18)
Successful transfer applicants will typically hold a minimum collegiate grade point average of 2.0, having completed at least 15 college credits, and have a proven record of success in high school or collegiate science courses.

Please note the above listed requirements are general, and that each application is looked at thoroughly, taking into account individual grades, academic rigor, and other factors.

Admissions Requirements

Interdisciplinary Studies
The minimum criteria for admission into the Interdisciplinary Studies program as a freshman student are:
Class rank in the top half of the high school graduating class and/or a cumulative 2.0 grade point average
Minimum combined SAT score of 850 for Critical Reading and Math (combined) or equivalent ACT composite score (18)
Successful transfer applicants will typically hold a minimum collegiate grade point average of 2.0, having completed at least 15 college credits, and have a proven record of success in high school or collegiate science courses.

Please note the above listed requirements are general, and that each application is looked at thoroughly, taking into account individual grades, academic rigor, and other factors.

Admissions

Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education
Teacher Education candidates must not have any felony convictions nor be on disciplinary probation at the university.
Options Requirements beginning 08/01/1995
OPTION 1
*22 ACT

2.5 GPA Cumulative

**C-BASE all passed with 235 on each section

##Course requirements listed below
OPTION 2 2.5 GPA Cumulative

**C-BASE all passed with 265 on each section

##Course requirements listed below
OPTION 3
3.0 GPA Cumulative

**C-BASE all passed with 235 on each section

##Course requirements listed below

##Course requirements for all 3 options include:
Must have 57 hours completed
EN140 completed with a grade of “C” or above
Block I completed with a written recommendation
(EL120 or ED250 for elementary)
(SE222 or ED250 for secondary) (students admitted prior to Fall 07)
(SE200 & SE202) or ED250 for secondary) (students admitted Fall 07 or later)

*An ACT before 10/1/1989 permits a minimum score of 20. A score of 265 or higher on all sections of the C-BASE will permit any ACT/SAT score to be accepted. Contact an advisor for required SAT scores. Any previous four-year degree from an accredited institution will waive the ACT.

The C-BASE tests include English, Math, Science, Social Studies and Writing. All sections must be passed within two years of the semester in which the student passed any section or all previously passed sections are void. If C-BASE is taken at a testing site other than Southeast, code it to be sent to Southeast (00250). Any previous four-year degree from an accredited institution will waive the C-BASE.