Do you have a desire to support young people in discovering the origins and complexities of societies, power and cultures of the world? As a social studies secondary education major, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to teach in the five areas of the social studies: culture, economics, geography, history and politics.
Social studies secondary education provides a unique opportunity to engage you in the diverse histories of the world, support social and cultural understanding and promote civic competence and engagement. The social studies secondary education major is an interdisciplinary program that provides you with a breadth of social studies content through introductory courses in anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology.
In four years, you will not only have completed the requirements for graduation, but also for teacher certification in West Virginia. Social studies secondary education majors will also complete a full semester of student teaching at a local public school. Most graduates have gone on to teach in secondary classrooms. Other alumni have pursued advanced degrees in history, public administration, education administration or special education.
You may choose a related minor to further your studies, including but not limited to: anthropology, English, geography or political science. To gain experience and meet others with similar interests, social studies secondary education majors are encouraged join the History Club, the Philosophy Club or become members of the National Council for the Social Studies.
To learn more about this program, and to meet the faculty and advisors that you will guide your studies, visit the program website.
