Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary Education - History and Social Studies

Bachelor of Science in Education - Secondary Education in History and Social Studies prepares future educators to teach their students both the tragedies of history and the lessons it offers for the future. The plan includes content-rich coursework as well as significant preparation in teaching, using best practices, and applied theory. This program is nationally recognized by the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS).

As a high school educator who specializes in history and social studies, students will give their students the context and knowledge they need to understand and participate in the world around them. In this program, students will tap into the areas of interest that pique their curiosity, such as United States. history, world history, political science, economics, and geography. Students can also take additional courses in other social sciences, like anthropology, psychology, and sociology.

Students will graduate with expertise in their chosen field, ready with the tools needed to shape the educational experiences of their students and build a curriculum that reaches everyone. Enjoy a rigorous and collaborative learning environment that will prepare students for a rewarding career in secondary education. If students earn excellent grades and successfully complete a senior thesis or an honors project, they become eligible to receive departmental honors when they graduate.