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Bachelor of Arts (BA), Secondary Social Studies Education (9-12)
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Program Overview
The Secondary Social Studies Education program will give you the skills to teach and guide a diverse student population. As an educator, you must be prepared to mentor and develop students to be global citizens. In this program, you’ll study history, economics, geography, political science, sociology, and psychology. You’ll be prepared to mentor and develop students who pursue higher education, as well as those entering the workforce after high school. Anderson University’s close connections with private and public schools will help you network with educators and open a path for you to step into any classroom.
In the Secondary Social Studies Education program, you will complete coursework in both your area of study and in educational pedagogy. Your curriculum will be a balance of building your content area knowledge and learning the foundational educational theories to build your teaching expertise.
Your Secondary Social Studies degree from Anderson University prepares you to become a certified educator. Educators are in high demand across the country and a South Carolina certification is reciprocal in 47 states, creating an open path for you to step into any classroom. The median salary for a high school teacher is $61,820, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many students pursue a graduate degree or law school to advance their career.
With only six additional credit hours needed, many students double major in Secondary Social Studies Education and History. Pursuing a double major allows students to deepen their skills as both educators and historians. The result is a multifaceted education that allows students the opportunity to expand their potential career options beyond the classroom and into museums, archives, and national parks.
Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
126
Program Type: BA
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Dr. Joanna Stegall
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 Years (8 Semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Accreditation Information
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
Career Outcomes
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Why AU?
Anderson University’s College of Education has strong partnerships with local school districts, both public and private. These partnerships allow you to learn through embedded clinical experiences and spend time with students in classrooms throughout your time at AU. Dozens of school districts visit AU’s campus for our annual networking event to interview our teacher candidates. Many students end the day with job offers or opportunities to pursue from multiple districts. Our students are strongly positioned to enter the workforce because both their skills and character are in high demand.
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