Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education

The Social Science Education B.S. program offers students the option of two tracks: Social Science Education ? Education Track. The Education Track is appropriate for students interested in opportunities for employment with formal, 6-12 schools that require certification. "Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Within the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world." The program in secondary social science education prepares teacher candidates for a career as a social studies teacher in grades 6-12. Social sciences (or studies) are generally defined as the disciplines of history, government/politics, geography, and economics. Students are provided with a variety of content and pedagogy classes that support their development as a beginning professional. The capstone activity of the program is two internships which provide the teacher candidate with invaluable field experience to support and extend their learning. Program Highlights Students who complete this program are fully qualified for certification as social science teachers in grades 6-12, which includes courses in history, politics, government, geography and economics