Major-Specific Courses
- Foundations of Education
- Educational Psychology
- Exceptional Learners
- Middle School Philosophy & Organization
- Teaching in Middle/Secondary Schools
- Instructional Techniques for English Language Learners
- Instructional Strategies for Social Sciences
- Geography, Government, & History courses
Program Learning Outcomes
Middle School Social Science majors will be able to:
- Compose a Biblical Philosophy of Education.
- Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge aligned with their certification area.
- Create lesson plans and unit plans that implement curriculum development strategies and instructional approaches utilizing a variety of resources to encourage students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills while considering differentiated strategies to support all learners.
- Demonstrate effective pedagogical skills.
- Articulate how various philosophies of individual and group motivation and behavior can be applied to create learning environments that encourage active engagement in learning, positive social interaction and constructive self-management.
- Demonstrate knowledge of effective formative and summative assessment strategies to evaluate learners’ academic progress.
- Complete all the appropriate requirements and assessments throughout the degree program.
Course Planner
Open the Course Planner to see a breakdown of required and elective courses and total credit hours required for this major.
The Educational Studies degree programs are designed for individuals who desire to be prepared to teach others but may not desire to teach in a traditional school setting. Since the Educational Studies degree programs are non-certification programs, they do not include Student Teaching as a requirement for graduation.
View Educational Studies – Middle School Social Science Course Track (PDF)
Tuition & Fees 2026-2027
| On-Campus Courses | 463.00 per credit |
| Online Courses | $507.00 per credit |
| Student Services fee | $281 per 8-week session |
| Double Dorm Room | $1,828 per semester |
| Single Dorm Room | $2,693 per semester |
| 288 (Full) Meal Plan* | $1,751 per semester |
| 224 Meal Plan | $1,578 per semester |
| 112 Meal Plan | $1,139 per semester |
*The full meal plan is required for all freshmen (29 or fewer credits). Students with 30 or more credits recorded on their Calvary transcript may select from other meal plan options.
Career Paths
A Middle School Social Science degree prepares Education majors for teaching young adolescents in Grades 5 – 9, among other career options.
Here are a few potential career paths:
- Middle School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Homeschool Educator
- Academic Tutor
- Individualized Learning Specialist
- Hospital-based Educator
- Parent Educator/Trainer
- Curriculum Developer
- Middle School Administrator
- Librarian
- Camp Director/Activities Coordinator
- Social Worker
Meet the Faculty
Dr. Karen Hange, M.Ed., Ed.D.
Education Department Chair, Program Director of Elementary Education, Associate Professor of Elementary Education
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Jamie Franz, M.Ed.
Dean of Students, Accommodations Support Coordinator, Assistant Professor of Education and English
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