Program Overview

Program Overview

The Geography/Social Studies, BA Direct Admission program is designed for students interested in pursuing a degree in Social Studies with the option to obtain a teaching endorsement in Secondary Education.

Program Details

Degree Type

The program offers a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Geography and Social Studies.

Teaching Endorsement

Students who wish to be endorsed in Social Studies may choose this major. However, this degree does not require that a student pursue a teaching certificate.

Certification Programs

Geography/Social Studies majors interested in Secondary certification must apply separately to the certification programs.

Program Structure

• The program is designed for students who want to major in Geography/Social Studies with the option to obtain a teaching endorsement in Secondary Education.
  • Students who wish to pursue a teaching certificate must apply separately to the certification programs.
• The program is available for students who want to pursue a degree in Social Studies without obtaining a teaching certificate.

Related Programs

Environmental Studies

The program is related to Environmental Studies, which may be of interest to students who want to pursue a degree in a related field.

Program Requirements

• Students must meet the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography/Social Studies.
  • The program requires students to complete a set of core courses and electives in Geography and Social Studies.
• Students who want to obtain a teaching endorsement in Secondary Education must apply separately to the certification programs.