Secondary Education – Social Studies Degree Overview
The academic specialization of Social Studies within the Secondary Education degree program is designed to prepare students to teach youth in grades 7-12 and to have specific subject knowledge within their specialization of Social Studies to give them a leading-edge when going out into the field after graduation.
“I truly feel prepared. I know that when I graduate, I will be confident in the classroom.”
Lilly Friars ’21, Seventh and Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher, China Middle School
At a Glance
- 121 credit hours
- 3 year option
- Career-focused curriculum
- Internships
- Leadership development
Key Courses
- Teaching Process and Curriculum Design
- Explorations in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)
- Introduction to Educational Game Design