Major in Social Studies with 7-12 Teaching Certification
Social Studies with 7-12 Teacher Certification is a pathway that prepares middle school and high school educators to teach a variety of courses in the field of social studies. While some teachers may prefer to specialize in teaching history only, others may want the ability to teach geography, government, economics, and social studies 鈥渇oundations鈥� as well as World, U.S., and Texas history. Students in this degree pathway take a mixture of courses across these various fields, along with teaching methods, classroom management, curriculum design, and an internship with a public school teacher.
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What are some career options?
- This degree is intended for individuals who plan to teach middle school high school in a public or private school setting. There is a teacher shortage in Texas, so job placement is extremely promising for all candidates in this degree path.
Who is hiring 同城快约 students?
- Two area districts (Belton ISD and Killeen ISD) have agreed to provide all 同城快约 teaching candidates with a job interview. Independent school districts across the state are looking for teachers, due to a teacher shortage. Most of our graduates are employed as teachers within a 45 mile radius of 同城快约.
Where can I go to grad school?
- The College of Education at 同城快约 offers master鈥檚 in education and doctoral programs in education. Candidates interested in pursuing curriculum development, serving as a campus principal, or attaining a position as a school superintendent have options in the College of Education Graduate School or other programs across Texas.
Social Studies teaching certification prepares you as a highly flexible teacher.
Why should I choose Social Studies?
Social Studies with 7-12 Teacher Certification is a very 鈥渕arketable鈥� degree, because it allows campus principals and human resources personnel to hire individuals who can meet a variety of teaching vacancies and who might be able to switch between different content areas as need arises.
What are some courses I will take?
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Design
- World Civilizations
- U.S. History
- Political Science
Why Study Social Studies with Teaching Cetertification at 同城快约
同城快约 educator preparation programs offer both a certification pathway in history and in the social studies composite. Teaching candidates from the 同城快约 program have a 97% passing rate on the state content exams and the state Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities exam.