Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education
Angola, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Equip tomorrow’s leaders with a social studies education degree
The Bachelor of Science with a major in social studies education at Trine University can prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and disposition to be ethical, informed, and inspired citizens, the backbone of any society.
The experience: Innovative, hands-on learning in real classrooms
Preparing future social studies educators involves courses that cover a wide perspective in historical foundations, psychology, economics, and government.
The Bachelor of Science with a major in social studies education program features a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes the real-world experience. Our expert faculty educate future teachers in:
- Student-centered instruction in a safe learning environment
- Evidence-based instructional strategies
- Classroom management techniques
- Innovative integration of classroom technology so you can earn Google Classroom certification
The degree: Teaching methods for societal issues
The Bachelor of Science with a major in social studies education program at Trine University addresses topics such as:
- Social justice
- Ideal and practice of citizenship in a democratic society
- Global connections and interdependence
Extensive fieldwork in methods of teaching social studies is included to help you gain an understanding of the value and use of instructional resources in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment characterized by positive, productive, and healthy interactions.
Trine University offers special education licensure programs for preschool through 12th grade, allowing you to add special education licensure within your four-year degree program at Trine. If you are interested in pursuing special education licensure, talk to your faculty advisor.
Curriculum
A total of 120 credit hours are required to earn a Bachelor of Science in Social Studies. One area of concentration is required for licensure; the Franks School of Education program is designed to meet at least two areas of concentration. The courses you need to complete to be eligible for licensure in Indiana may change from what is presented. New requirements for licensure have been approved by the IDE/OEEL and the governor. When new standards are developed and additional interpretations of the new licensing requirements are made, changes will be made on this website.
General Education - 30 credit hours
- MA 113 College Algebra or higher
- Science elective (3)
- Math or Science elective - 3 credit hour
- ENG 153 Introduction to Literature
- HIS 103 American History I
- PSY 113 Principles of Psychology
- ENG 143 College Composition
- HUM 203 Humanities Seminar
- SP 203 or COM 163 Effective Speaking or Interpersonal Communication
- HIS 113 American History II
Additional Requirements - 9 credit hours
- UE 101 University Experience
- Free Electives - 8 credit hours - Electives are determined in conjunction
- with an advisor and based on student career objectives
Social Studies Content Area Courses - 36 credit hours
Content Requirements
- HIS 203 World Civilization I
- HIS 213 World Civilization II
- ECO 223 Principles of Macroeconomics
- SOC 103 Principles of Sociology
- POLS 113 Introduction to Government
- GEO 213 Physical Geography
At least TWO of the following concentrations - 18 credit hours
Economics
- ECO 213 Principles of Microeconomics
- FIN 343 International Finance
- FIN 353 Personal Finance
Government & Citizenship
- POLS 313 Comparative Governments
- POLS 333 State and Local Government
- POLS 403 American Constitutional Development
Historical Perspectives
- HIS 323 The Contemporary World
- HIS 343 American Political Thought
- HIS 263 Indiana History
Psychology
- PSY 323 Abnormal Psychology
- PSY 343 Social Psychology
- PSY 353 Child and Adolescent Psychology
Professional Studies (Grades 5-12) - 45 Hours
- EDU 111 Education Exploration
- EDU 211 Education Immersion
- EDU 232 Educational Psychology for the Middle & Secondary Teacher
- EDU 273 Issues in American Education
- EDU 301 Instructional Design Practicum
- EDU 303 Instructional Design Learners
- EDU 312 Exceptional Children in the Schools
- EDU 322 Culturally Responsive Teaching
- EDU 331 Literacy in the Content Area Practicum
- EDU 332 Literacy in the Content Area
- EDU 362 Classroom Behavior & Environment
- EDU 411 Middle School Practicum
- EDU 412 The Middle School
- EDU 422 Middle School Methods
- EDU 431 Secondary Methods Practicum
- EDU 442 Secondary Methods
- EDU 462 Educational Measurement
- EDU 463 Educational Media and Technology
- EDU 470 Student Teaching
- EDU 482 Student Teaching Seminar
- 100% Graduates employed last 8 years
- 16 Average major class size
- 800 Clinical hours during the program
Graduates from the Franks School of Education have demonstrated high levels of success, including:
- 100 percent of recently surveyed graduates indicated that Franks School of Education provided teacher training that was relevant, effective, and improved P-12 student learning.
- 100 percent of graduates shared they would recommend others coming to Trine University to become a teacher.
With a Bachelor of Science with a major in social studies education, you have many opportunities for rewarding careers or advanced studies.
Explore the Possibilities:
- Teacher
- Grade-level or content department chair
- Building principal
- Assistant superintendent
- Superintendent
- Curriculum director
- Child care worker
- Coach
- Publications adviser (yearbooks, newspaper, etc.)
- Community agency director
- Counselor
- Graduate student
Flexible field experiences and student teaching placements
Area school districts where students participate in field experiences and student teaching include, though are not limited to:
- Bronson Community Schools (Michigan)
- Coldwater Community Schools (Michigan)
- Sturgis Community Schools (Michigan)
- MSD of Steuben County Schools (Indiana)
- Prairie Heights Community Schools (Indiana)
- Hamilton Community Schools (Indiana)
- Fremont Community Schools (Indiana)
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (Indiana)
- Garrett, Keyser Butler Community Schools (Indiana)
- DeKalb County Central United School District (Indiana)
- DeKalb Eastern Community Schools (Indiana)
- Quincy Community Schools (Michigan)
- Edgerton Local School District (Ohio)
- Edon-Northwest Local School District (Ohio)
- Central Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
- East Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
- West Noble Community Schools (Indiana)
- Lakeland Community Schools (Indiana)
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