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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
OUTLINE FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS TO REVISE PROGRAMS
Use this outline to prepare proposals to revise existing programs, including undergraduate majors and minors
and graduate degree programs and certificates. Proposals for revising programs should be submitted in
narrative form, using the following outline. Guidelines are on the following page.
PROGRAM NAME AND SUBJECT CODE:
SECONDARY EDUCATION SOCIAL STUDIES (SST)/ ECONOMICS FOR SECONDARY
TEACHING MINOR (ECNT)
REVISED PROGRAM NAME AND SUBJECT CODE (IF APPLICABLE):
SECONDARY EDUCATION SOCIAL STUDIES MAJOR
/ECONOMICS MINOR
DEGREE:
BA OR BS
DEPARTMENT(S)/SCHOOL(S):
CONTACT PERSON:
H ISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY
R OLWELL
COLLEGE(S):
CAS
CONTACT PHONE:
7-3090
CONTACT EMAIL:
ROLWELL@EMICH.EDU
REQUESTED START DATE: TERM SUMMER
YEAR
2012
I. Rationale
New state requirements in the teaching of social studies have been mandated by the
Michigan Department of Education. These include requirements for greater
academic work in geography and world history, as well as interdisciplinary
coursework. In order to meet these new standards, this Social Studies
Major/Economics minor for secondary education was developed.
II. Description of Current Program
Major/Minor Requirements: 53-57 hours
Social Studies Major with an Economics Minor: 56 hours
Core Courses: 30 hours
GEOG 107 - Introduction to Geography (Gen Ed Area IV) 3 hrs
GEOG 110 - World Regions (Gen Ed Area III) 3 hrs
GEOG 320 - Geography of the United States and Canada 3 hrs
HIST 109 - World History to 1500 3 hrs
HIST 110 - World History since 1500 (Gen Ed Area III) 3 hrs
HIST 123 - The United States to 1877 (Gen Ed Area IV) 3 hrs
HIST 124 - The United States, 1877 to the Present (Gen Ed Area IV) 3 hrs
HIST 300W - Researching and Writing History (Gen Ed Area I, W) 3 hrs
PLSC 112 - American Government (Gen Ed Area IV) 3 hrs
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PLSC 113 - American Government Honors (Gen Ed Area IV) 3 hrs
PLSC 305 - Law and Policy in a Constitutional Democracy 3 hrs
Restricted Elective Courses: 6 hours
Two electives from any of the four RX disciplines at any level (Consult a social studies adviser) (6
hrs)
Economics Minor: 20 hours
ECON 201 - Principles of Macroeconomics (Gen Ed Area IV) 3 hrs
ECON 202 - Principles of Microeconomics (Gen Ed Area IV) 3 hrs
ECON 375 - Economic History of the United States 3 hrs
Restricted Elective Courses: 11 hours
Eleven hours of electives in economics including at least two courses from the following:
ECON 300 - Contemporary Economic Issues 3 hrs
ECON 303 - Consumer Economics 3 hrs
ECON 327 - Economics of Poverty, Inequality and Discrimination 3 hrs
ECON 370 - Comparative Economic Systems 3 hrs
ECON 385 - Economic Development 3 hrs
ECON 480W - International Economics (Gen Ed Area I, W) 3 hrs
III. Proposed Revision
Combined major/minor in social studies and economics for secondary education. These cannot be taken
separately in any way and form a single integrated program of study.
Consumer Economics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Money & Banking
Government Finance
Economic History
Economic Development
International Trade
American Government
State and Local Government
Law and Policy in a Constitutional Democracy
State and Local Government
International Politics
The United States to 1877
The United States, 1877 to the Present
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Researching and Writing History
American Environmental History
Digital Maps
Introduction to Geography
World Regions
Geography US and Canada
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ECON 103
ECON 201
ECON 202
ECON 340
ECON 350
ECON 375
ECON 385
ECON 480W
PLSC 112
PLSC 202
PLSC 305
PLSC 202
PLSC 212
HIST 123
HIST 124
HIST 109
HIST 110
HIST 300
HIST 416
Geog 100
Geog 107
Geog 110
Geog 320
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World history and geography of the modern world
HIST/GEOG 316
IV. Impact
This program will provide students with a far more straightforward means of pursuing
a career in social studies education, and will provide a strong double endorsement for
their job search.
V. Budget
No implications expected
VI. Action of the Department/College
1. Department/School:
Vote of HIST faculty:
For
16
Against
0
(Enter the number of votes cast in each category.)
Vote of ECON faculty:
For
9
Against
I support this proposal. The proposed revision can x
cannot
Department(s)/School(s) without additional College or University resources.
0
Abstentions
0
Abstentions
0
be implemented within the affected
Kate Mehuron
12/06/2011
Department Head/School Director Signature
Date
Raouf Hanna
_____________________________________________________
12/06/2011
______________
Department Head/School Director Signature
Date
2. College/Graduate School:
A. College
I support this proposal. The proposed program can
College without additional University resources.
College Dean Signature
cannot
be implemented within the affected
Date
B. Graduate School (Graduate Program Revisions ONLY)
Graduate Dean Signature
VII. Approval
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Associate Vice-President for Academic Programming Signature
Date
VIII. Appendices
A. Market Analysis/Needs Assessment
B. Mandates
C. Request for New/Revised Course Forms
D. Letters of Support from Impacted Departments
E. Cost Analysis (Complete only if the revision cannot be implemented without additional University resources. Fill in
Estimated Resources for the sponsoring department(s). Attach separate estimates for other affected departments.)
Estimated Resources:
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Faculty / Staff
$_________
$_________
$_________
SS&M
$_________
$_________
$_________
Equipment
$_________
$_________
$_________
Total
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$_________
$_________
$_________
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EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
DIRECTIONS FOR PREPARING PROPOSALS TO REVISE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Departments/Schools intending to submit proposals for revising programs are encouraged to consult with the
Course and Program Development Office and, if appropriate, the Graduate School prior to submitting such
proposals. Proposals for program revisions should be submitted in narrative form, according to the following
guidelines:
I. Rationale: Explain completely the rationale for the proposed revision. If it is the result of a market analysis or needs
assessment, include documentation as Appendix A. If the revision is the result of state of Michigan, federal or accrediting
agency mandate, attach documentation, including required implementation date, as Appendix B.
II. Description of Current Program: Describe the current program as it appears in the most recent University catalog.
Include information about major/minor requirements, restricted and general electives, and the minimum number of total credit
hours students completing the program will have taken by the time they graduate.
III. Proposed Revision: Provide a complete description of the revised program, organized so that the current and revised
programs can easily be compared. Include a list of any new or revised courses. Indicate whether the proposed revision will
increase the number of credit hours in the program, and provide a rationale for any increase.. Attach completed Request for New
Course and/or Request for Course Revision form for each proposed new or revised course as Appendix C.
IV. Impact: Indicate whether and how the proposed revision will impact other University programs. Attach letters of support
from affected departments as Appendix D.
V. Budget: Describe the budgetary impact of the proposed revision. If new resources will be needed, indicate their source.
If the revision will require resources beyond those the department/school or college can provide, attach a cost analysis as
Appendix E. (Note: If a significant portion of the cost of the revised program will be borne by Continuing Education, include
evidence of Continuing Education’s willingness to bear those costs.)
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