Social Studies Education Major Change (CODO) Requirements

Major Change (CODO) Requirements

Purdue students interested in changing their major should meet with their current academic advisor to discuss their options and begin the online process. Once the student’s Major Change (CODO) has been processed, students will receive an email with instructions to authorize the change.

Students will need to meet the criteria below to be eligible for this major. A student’s catalog term, typically the semester you started at Purdue, will be used to determine the Major Change criteria that applies to you. Students can find their catalog term at the top of their MyPurduePlan below the degree progress bar.

This major change information below is for the catalog term you are currently viewing; see the University Undergraduate Academic Advising Major Change (CODO) website for prior catalog term criteria, more about the major change process and FAQs.

Majors

• Social Studies Education, BA  (SSED)

General Requirements

• Minimum Semesters:  1
• Minimum West Lafayette Credit Hours:  12
• Minimum GPA:  2.75

Course Requirements

C- or better in the following:

• ENGL 10600 - First-Year Composition  or
• ENGL 10800 - Accelerated First-Year Composition  or
• SCLA 10100 - Transformative Texts, Critical Thinking And Communication I: Antiquity To Modernity

Other Requirements

• Students are accepted for FALL, SPRING, and SUMMER
• Major is open with no anticipated space restrictions.
• Students must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation)
• Have a “B” average with no grade lower than a “C” in completed education courses
• Note: All Teacher Education majors must meet additional Licensure requirement gates at points in their program. Please consult Teacher Education Program and talk with an Education advisor for more information. 

Advising Website

College of Education Academic Advising website

Advising Next Steps

Students may call the office and schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor.