Bachelor of Science
Each area covered by the Social Science Ed major has a distinct knowledge base, helping teachers prepare their students to deal with people in a wide variety of settings and manage the problems of society.
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Alyssa Ames
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“With a History Education major, I would specialize in history and one other subject. The Social Science Education major provides a broader study of the social sciences and allows me as to teach more subjects and topics within Social Studies.”
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Beyond graduation
Explore the possibilities
Social Science Education can open the door to the world of teaching students, learning from the past to prepare society for the future. Explore your passion for tracing connections across oceans and borders while pursuing your career in education. Career options include:
- Social Studies Teacher
- History Teacher
- Civics Teacher
- Geography Teacher
- Psychology Teacher
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Plan of Study
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems
- Interpersonal Communication
- College Composition I
- United States to 1877
- Elementary Statistics
- American National Government
- Learning to Live
- College Composition II
- Human Geography
- United States to Present
- Environmental History
- Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
- Lab Science
- Introduction to Education
- Principles of Microeconomics
- World Civilizations to 1500
- Lab Science
- State and Local Government
- Introduction to Psychology Lab
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- The Atlantic World
- Understanding Cultural Diversity in Education
- Survey of Geography
- World Civilizations since 1500
- Developmental Psychology
- Art and Music
- Education Technology
- Culturally Diverse Practicum
- World Civilizations to 1500
- Renaissance/Reformation
- Topics in Non-Western History
- Educating Exceptional Students
- History and Geography of England and Britain
- Geography of North America
- The Atlantic World
- World Civilizations since 1500
- North Dakota History
- Art and Music
- Education Technology
- Topics in Non-Western History
- Literacies
- U.S. Constitution: Civil Liberties
- International Relations
- Educating Exceptional Students
- Trends in Assessment and Educational Issues
- History and Geography of England and Britain
- Geography of North America
- The Atlantic World
- North Dakota History
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Social Science
- McFarland Hall 322D
Accreditation
A college education is an investment in yourself. Making sure your education is high-quality can be difficult, but not at VCSU. We are proud to be accredited by numerous institutions, and with that accreditation comes the assurance you’re receiving the highest quality education that will prepare you for your career.