Bachelor of Science in Education in Secondary Education, emphasis in Social Studies

University of Missouri - St. Louis

Helps students understand historical and current events.High school social studies teachers guide students through complex subject matter to help them understand their place in history, their community, the nation and the world. Social studies is where students learn to put current events into context and understand the world around them. As a social studies teacher, you can inspire students to think critically about their world. You’ll have an opportunity to teach them how government functions and how to research the facts to support their ideas.The BS in Secondary Education, with an emphasis in Social Studies, prepares students to teach in secondary school settings, grades 9-12. This program requires the selection and completion of required coursework in Social Studies and includes field and practicum experiences in high school settings, culminating in Missouri teacher certification.Much of the discipline-specific coursework parallels the BA degree in History or the BA or BS degrees in Economics however, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) requires specific coursework for teacher certification.

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