Composite Social Studies Education Bachelor of Science
- Composite Social Studies Education
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Criminal Justice
- Cross-Cultural Service
- Culinary Arts
- Early Child Care and Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Engineering
- English
- English Education
- Graphic Design
- Health, Fitness & Recreation
- History
- Humanities
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Studies
- Journalism and Mass Communication
- Keyboard Performance
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Middle School Education
- Music Education
What will I study?
In conjunction with the School of Education's commitment to building Christlike character, the Social Studies Education program exists to prepare Christian educators to teach in both public and private secondary schools. It seeks to provide students with a biblical worldview, content knowledge, understanding of diverse learner characteristics, professional and pedagogical knowledge, skills and dispositions, and clinical experiences to help them become effective teachers.
Program Learning Outcomes
The student will ...
-- Apply their knowledge of research-driven strategies through teaching lessons to have a positive effect on student learning.
-- Create content-based learning that is global in scope and addresses various learning styles, ability levels and diversity among young adolescent learners.
-- Use cutting-edge technology to enhance learning across the curriculum.
What classes will I take?
First Year +
- History of Civilization c. 3500 BC to AD 1650
- Fundamentals of Geography
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Freshman Seminar
- Fundamentals of Speech
- Introduction to Education
- Old Testament Messages
- Praxis I - Required (0 credits)
- History of Civilization since 1650
- National Government
- English Composition (3 credits)
- Introduction to the Arts
- New Testament Messages
- Essential Science
- Science, Mathematics or Computer Science (3 credits)
Second Year +
- Foundations of Economics
- Social Studies Elective (3 credits)
- Social Studies Elective (3 credits)
- United States History to 1865
- Hermeneutics
- English Literature or Writing Elec (3 credits)
- Social Studies Elective (3 credits)
- United States History since 1865
- 200-level Bible Elective (1 credits)
- Educational Psychology
- Classroom Communication
- Teacher Candidacy - Required (0 credits)
- Themes in Western Thought
Third Year +
- History Elective (3 credits)
- History Elective (3 credits)
- Social Studies Elective (3 credits)
- IntroSociology/Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
- Bible Doctrines
- Foundations in Instructional Technology
- History Elective (3 credits)
- Social Studies Elective (3 credits)
- Bible Doctrines
- Practicum: Grades 9-12
- Teaching Social Studies (9-12)
- Teaching Techniques (9-12)
- Technology in the Classroom
Fourth Year +
- Assessment (5-12)
- Teaching Bible Principles
- Classroom Management
- Clinical Practice (9-12)
- Praxis II - Required (0 credits)
- History Elective (3 credits)
- Social Studies Elective (3 credits)
- Adolescent Psychology
- Apologetics & Worldview
- Fine Arts Appreciation Elective (2 credits)
- Introduction to Exceptional Learners
Future Careers
Some of the career opportunities open to our social studies education graduates include the following:
- Administrating a Christian school
- Governmental work
- Graduate school
- Justice Department
- Law
- Politics
- Teaching social studies
- Writing
Students can network with a variety of employers through our online placement service, CareerCentral. A multitude of employment opportunities are posted annually. In addition, over 60 businesses and 150 Christian schools/mission boards/Christian organizations come on campus to recruit students in a variety of majors through on-campus interviews and job/ministry fairs. The Career Services office also helps students by holding seminars on resume preparation and interview techniques.
Career Services can help you prepare for job hunting and networking with employers.
