Social Sciences – High School (BS)

• Foundations of Education
• Educational Psychology
• Exceptional Learners
• Teaching in Middle/Secondary Schools
• Instructional Techniques for English Language Learners
• Instructional Strategies for Social Science
• Government, History, & Microeconomics courses

Secondary Social Science majors will be able to:

• Compose a comprehensive biblical philosophy of education.
• Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge aligned with their certification area.
• Create lesson plans and unit plans that encourage their students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, and performance skills.
• Participate in a variety of field experiences that promote the development and acquisition of 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 their students’ academic progress.
• Complete all the appropriate requirements and assessments throughout the degree program.

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*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.

A Secondary Social Science degree prepares Education majors to teach students in Grades 9 – 12.

Here are a few potential career paths:

• High School Social Studies Teacher
• Middle School Social Studies Teacher
• Secondary Administrator
• Academic Tutor
• Individualized Learning Specialist
• Hospital-based Educator
• Parent Educator/Trainer
• Curriculum Developer
• Museum Staff Member
• Historic Preservationist
• Political Aide/Staff Member
• Economic Developer