Welcome to the BA. Social Studies

Earn a degree in social studies education and put your interest in history, geography, politics, civics, and government to work. A social studies education degree will enable you to teach social studies at the secondary level (grades 5-12). Social studies education is an interdisciplinary integration of several social sciences including economics, government and citizenship, historical perspectives, psychology, and sociology.
The primary focus of the Bachelor’s program in Social Studies Education is to prepare secondary social studies teachers for work in public schools. Students will have extensive coursework related to research, theory, practices, and issues (both historical and contemporary) that inform the field of social studies education. Specifically, students take courses that explore such topics such as the foundations of social studies curriculum, multicultural education, and the teaching of social studies through different modalities and perspectives.
Career Path
Our classes will be able to prepare students for any field they choose post graduating. Some options include: Middle school teacher, High school teacher, Public history educator, National parks guide, Museum educator, School administrator.