Academic Programs - Social Studies Education
Undergraduate Degree and Certification Program
Social Studies Education for 6-12 Certification: The B.S.Ed. Program
The Social Studies Program, a unit in the Department of Elementary and Social Studies Education, is responsible for the planning and oversight of programs leading to secondary teacher certification (grades 6-12) in history, geography, economics, and political science. These programs are planned in cooperation with departments in the College of Arts and Sciences and approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The Social Studies Program also provides courses in social studies education to the elementary and middle school education programs.
B.S.Ed. Admission
A full explanation of the process for admission is outlined here.
Major Coursework
The professional sequence of courses in the secondary program is only offered to those who have been admitted to the major. These include ESOC 4350, 4360, 4450L, 5460, and 5560.
Students in the Social Studies Education major must select one emphasis area from the following: economics, history, human geography, and political science. Certification in Social Studies requires that students complete at least 8 courses at the 3000 level or higher in their emphasis area.
The full program of study is available here.
Responsibility for Program
Students in the Social Studies Education Program are responsible for taking the course work appropriate to their program and following the necessary procedures for registration, admission to teacher education, enrollment in Social Studies Education courses, and admission to student teaching. The advisor assists students in making program choices and helps them to utilize the services offered by the University. It is not the responsibility of the advisor, however, to inform students of every detailed step they must take.
Students interested in the B.S.Ed. program should declare Social Studies Education as their intended major through the COE Student Services Office in 122 Aderhold. Prior to being admitted to the major, all students need to visit Student Services for advising.
