Bachelor of Science Degree in Teacher Education - Social Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education program uses university-wide resources to prepare fully qualified teachers at the secondary education levels in various subjects of certification. The program applies the microcomputer in teaching and learning, and it is the only such program in the country to incorporate a six-month paid internship in industry related to the student’s area of certification (for example, a prospective chemistry teacher might co-op at a chemical company). Students pursuing the appropriate majors in the College of Arts and Sciences may also complete the requirements for certification within their area of study. The program requires that students have a B average (3.0 GPA) in content courses needed for teacher certification in addition to the grade of B or better in each EDUC course throughout their time in the program. These requirements must be satisfied in order for Drexel to recommend the student for teacher certification upon graduation and/or be considered to have completed the program. This certification option within the BS in Teacher Education is designed to prepare students to teach social studies using appropriate pedagogy strategies. Topics include history, geography, civics, economics and psychology.