The B.S. in Social Studies Education gives students knowledge of and appreciation for the complexity and diversity of human history, cultural traditions, and cross-cultural interaction, as well as expertise in reading critically, researching carefully, thinking rigorously, writing persuasively, and teaching social studies effectively. Through the study of the institutions, values, systems, leaders, and the interrelatedness of historical peoples and nations, students will acquire the skills and knowledge needed to understand the present, engage contemporary challenges, and address future problems. Students will investigate social studies problems, identify reliable sources, provide evidence for a position, contextualize information, and understand past events and actors from multiple perspectives, and all through the lens of a Christian worldview.
Core Curriculum
First Year Experience, Choose 1 (1 Credit)
Required
Literature, Choose 1 (3 Credits)
Required
Fine Arts, Choose 1 (3 Credits)
Required
HIST-1385 | Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517 | 3 |
MATH-1315 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
PSYC-2310 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
BIOL-1310 | Scientific Inquiry in a Living World | 3 |
PHSC-1430 | Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World | 4 |
PHSC-1431 | Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World Lab | 0 |
Civic Awareness, Choose 1 (3 Credits)
PLSC-2310 | American National Government | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 44 |
Major Requirements
Major Electives
Western History, Choose 3 from: (9 Credits)
Non-Western History, Choose 2 from: (6 Credits)
Notes: History courses are divided into Western History and Non-Western History, though some courses (such as Latin America courses and US-Middle East Relations) can count as either. The “Open History Electives” category refers to any history course 3000-level or above except for HIST-4390, Senior Seminar.
Total Degree Requirements |
131 |
The Social Studies Education B.S. provides a strong foundation in historical research and writing, social studies, and education. This background equips students to pursue a career in teaching social studies in secondary education. All this preparation occurs in the framework of a Christian worldview.