The Social Studies Education program is being phased out in favor of the new Inclusive Adolescent Education major. Information on this page remains for current students and archival purposes.
The B.A. program in Social Studies Education prepares civic-minded graduates who educate and enlighten society’s youngest citizen and expand the classroom to every corner of the world.
Students get a double major from both the School of Education and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, addressing five critical areas for 21st century classrooms: social studies content knowledge, inclusive and culturally relevant pedagogy, critical reflection and explanations of practice, assessment of student learning, and professional conduct. This program meets the academic requirements for New York State initial teacher certification in Social Studies (Grades 7-12).
As a student in the Social Studies Education program, you will combine studies in social studies secondary curriculum, social sciences, education methods, classroom practicums, and academic requirements from the liberal arts core. Your double major will include a major in a social sciences area such as African American Studies, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, International Relations, Political Science, Policy Studies, or Sociology.
You’ll choose the classes for your social sciences major, your history courses, as well as core liberal arts courses in collaboration with your advisors, allowing you to tailor them to your personal and professional interests. Sample courses in your program may include:
Your first semester will include liberal arts electives, writing, statistics and an introductory history course.
