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Secondary Education – Social Studies (6-12)

Leads directly to state teacher certification or licensure to teach history, civics, geography, and the social sciences to middle school and high school students.

As a future middle or high school social studies teacher, you’ll come away from this program with over 24 credit hours in customized content as well as unique teaching-centric courses that help you blend your history knowledge with how to teach students effectively. At Thomas, you’ll learn from the best, including professional organizations dedicated to serving math teaching professionals.  

This degree certifies preservice teachers in Social Studies for grades 6-12. Content areas are customizable. 

Prepare for a Career In:

  • Middle School Social Studies Teacher
  • High School Social Studies Teacher
  • Writing Tutor
  • Peace Corps
  • Department of Defense School Teacher
  • Nonprofit
  • Alternative Education
  • Homeschooling

At a Glance:

  • 121 credit hours
  • Over 920+ hours of classroom experience upon graduation
  • Unique opportunity to customize history coursework you take
  • 99% job placement rate

Key Courses:

  • Trauma-Informed Education and Social-Emotional Learning
  • Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs in the Regular Classroom
  • Secondary Methods of Teaching
Lilly Friars, Seventh & Eighth Grade Social Studies Teacher, China Middle School

“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

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