Composite Social Studies Education

Composite Social Studies Education

School of Education >> Division of Secondary Education

We are preparing our students to be exceptional social studies teachers by also being good leaders, citizens, and communicators in their homes and communities.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Freshman
  • History of Civilization
  • Fundamentals of Geography
  • Introduction to Education
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  • Sophomore
  • Principles of Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • United States History
  • National Government
  • Educational Psychology
  • Teaching Techniques (5-12)
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  • Junior
  • Cultural Anthropology
  • State & Local Government
  • American Constitutional History
  • Teaching Social Studies (9-12)
  • Instructional Technology
  • Practicum: Grades 9-12
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  • Senior
  • Adolescent Psychology
  • Assessment (5-12)
  • Directed Teaching
  • Introduction to Exceptional Learners

For further details see complete major information: Composite Social Studies Education Personal Opportunity Profile PDF

You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.

Key Courses

Instructional Technology This class will give you the opportunity to find out the latest in computer and educational technology. It will help you in the selection of computer hardware and educational software for your classroom. Through hands-on lab training, you will learn how to integrate educational technology into the normal classroom setting.

History of Civilization This lecture class is supplemented by smaller, personal classes where you will have many opportunities to ask questions and gain insights you may have missed in the lectures. In this class you will learn the complete history of civilization as "His Story," that is, the story of God's providential workings through nations and men.

Directed Teaching Here you will have a chance to "try your wings" by teaching under the supervision of an experienced teacher. You will begin gradually and work into handling a teacher's normal load.

Career Opportunities

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