Secondary Education Social Studies
Challenge yourself to think on a global scale — and have your students do likewise.
We want you to confront the fundamental questions of life as you journey from student to secondary education social studies teacher. What connects us all? How does the past affect the future? What common threads can we see in politics? We help challenge you with intensive instruction in history, political science, geography, economics, psychology, sociology, and anthropology. And we layer that with mentoring faculty who prepare you as an educator with research-based teaching methods and concepts.
Field experience and student teaching help round out your education with real-world experience. Our graduates are ready to take on their own social studies classroom at the middle school or high school level. This degree prepares students for professional teacher certification in grades 7-12.
Secondary Education Social Studies Courses
Your class schedule will include core courses for your major, Gen Next general education classes, and electives.
| Course Name | Course Code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cultural Anthropology | ANT 220 | 3 Credits |
| American History from Colonization to Civil War | HIS 111 | 3 Credits |
| Methods and Theory in History | HIS 200 | 3 Credits |
| Teaching Strategies for Middle and Secondary Education | SE 351 | 3 Credits |
| Student Teaching | SE 495 | 10 Credits |
Careers in Secondary Education Social Studies
A bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education Social Studies opens up a variety of career opportunities. Some of your options may include:
High School Social Studies Teacher
Junior High School Social Studies Teacher
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