Study to be a Social Sciences Teacher Near Chicago

Analyzing the social sciences (e.g., anthropology, sociology, history, political science, etc.) is critical to understanding the cultural similarities and differences across our global society, as well as achieving social progression. By earning your Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences with a Concentration in Teacher Education, you will have the knowledge to critique ongoing social issues with your future students and lead the following generations of change agents.

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Benefits 

Our program will provide you with many advantages that ensure an exceptional and accessible education:

 

• Classes are offered in on-campus, online, and hybrid formats to accommodate all types of schedules.
  
  
• Most accessible tuition rate in Chicagoland area.
  
  
• Program leads to Initial Secondary Licensure–qualifying you to teach Secondary Social Sciences.
  
  
• Field experiences and student teaching are integrated into program coursework to give you the opportunity of gaining valuable training and professional connections.
  
  
• Skills acquired in program will enable you to educate students on how to make an impact the world and create positive social change.

 

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Specializations

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Subsequent Endorsement

 

Middle Grades Social Studies Endorsement

Want to focus on teaching social sciences in middle school? With only 3 additional credit hours and completion of the ILTS Content Test for Middle Grades, you can receive the preparation you need to guide middle school students towards social progress by graduating with your Middle Grades Social Studies Endorsement.

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Program Coordinator

 

"The Secondary Social Science program at GSU provides students a strong content background and the pedagogical skills to be a teacher who actively engages students through inquiry and critical thinking. GSU teachers will enter the field as content experts and conscientious educators"

– Dr. Megan VanGorder, Assistant Professor in History and Social Science Education Program Coordinator

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