Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education
Southwest Baptist University
Key Information
Campus location
Bolivar, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 27,290 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
Introduction
Do you love studying history and have a passion for teaching others? SBU's social science education degree will equip you to become a history teacher at the secondary education level (grades 9-12) with a core of history courses.
The need is great for qualified social science teachers who also are dedicated to viewing teaching as a ministry and will be good role models for today's young students.
The SBU Advantage
- Field experience opportunities begin as early as your freshman year and culminate with a student teaching experience your senior year, providing valuable real-world experiences and networking opportunities.
- Study from a multi-disciplinary, broad curriculum that will thoroughly prepare you for your career while also challenging you to treat your profession as a mission field.
- Benefit from highly qualified faculty in both the history/political science and education disciplines.
Curriculum
Freshman
Fall Semester
- ENG 1113 English Composition I 3
- CIS 1103 Computer and Information Management 3
- HIS 1113 Introduction to the History of World Civilization I 3
- POL 1113 American Government and Politics 3
- BIB 1013 Old Testament History 3
- UNI 1111 University Seminar 1
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- ENG 2213 English Composition II 3
- FAR 10_3 Intro. to Art, Fine Arts, Music or Theatre 3
- HIS 1123 Introduction to the History of World Civilization II 3
- COM 1103 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
- BIB 1023 New Testament History 3
- UNI 1121 Critical Thinking 1
Total hours 16
Sophomore
Fall Semester
- MAT 1143 College Algebra 3
- HIS 2213 U.S. History I 3
- ECO 2003 LIFE Economics 3
- BIO 1004 Principles of Biology 4
- KIN 1162 Foundations of Physical Fitness/Wellness 2
- PSY 1013 General Psychology 3
Total hours 18
Spring Semester
- HIS 2223 U.S. History II 3
- SPF 2012 Introduction to Spiritual Formation 2
- EDU 2113 Educational Psychology 3
- EDU 2313 Foundations of Education 3
- Modern World History Elective 3
- PHS 1004 Introduction to Physical Science 4
Total hours 18
Junior
Fall Semester
- U.S. History Elective 3
- EDU 3043 Learner Development and the Classroom 3
- EDU 2823 Technology for Educators 3
- EDU 2141 Field Experience I 1
- GEO 1103 Geography 3
- SOC 1003 Introductory Sociology 3
Total hours 16
Spring Semester
- Ancient/Medieval History Elective 3
- EDU 3333 Principles and Methods of Secondary Instruction 3
- EDU 3341 Field Experience II 1
- U.S. History Elective 3
- POL 2223 American State and Local Government 3
- EDU 4542 Methods of Teaching Social Science in Middle and Secondary Schools 2
Total hours 15
Senior
Fall Semester
- EDU 3833 Behavior and Classroom Management 3
- EDU 3613 Content Area Literacy 3
- U.S. History Elective 3
- Social Science Elective 3
- Social Science Elective 3
Total hours 15
Spring Semester
- EDU 4691 Student Teaching Seminar 1
- EDU 4832 Assessment and Evaluation of Learners 2
- EDU 4623 Teaching Diverse Learners 3
- EDU 4949 Student Teaching in Secondary School 10
Total hours 16
This is a proposed guideline. Please check the catalog and see your advisor for your final degree requirements.
Career Opportunities
- History Teacher
- Political Science Teacher
- Geography Teacher
- Social Studies Teacher
- American Government Teacher
- Principal
- Assistant Principal
- Athletic Director
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