Program Overview

Social Science Degree with a Social Studies Teacher Certification

Overview

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from the University of North Texas offers an interdisciplinary approach to 21st century education. This approach allows you to tailor a degree program to your specific needs and career goals.

Program Details

• Program Type: Bachelor of Arts (B.S.) with Secondary Teacher Certification
• Major: Social Science
• Teaching Certification: Social Studies Teacher Certification
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Program Description

A Bachelor of Science with a major in social science (social studies teacher certification) prepares you for a career in public or private education. Additionally, you will possess a greater understanding of cultural diversity and global issues, as well as the communication and digital skills necessary to be competitive in the workforce.

Marketable Skills

• Oral and written communication
• Presentation ability
• Problem-solving/adaptability
• Interpersonal communication
• Career engagement

Program Highlights

• A secondary teaching certificate in social studies is also available through a separate certification plan in collaboration with the College of Education.
• Social Studies with Secondary Certification certifies you to teach economics, geography, government, history, psychology, and sociology for grades 7-12.
• You may also participate in an internship and earn academic credit while gaining valuable work experience.
• The Social Science major has an internship course designed specifically for students in this major.

Career Opportunities

This degree can open the door to a variety of career possibilities including those in:

• Education
• Nonprofit organizations
• Governmental agencies
• Office administration
• Management
• Public relations
• Marketing
• Sales
• Mass communication
• Social work

The teacher certification will qualify you to teach in public and private schools at the secondary level.

Sample Courses

• US Political Behavior and Policy (3 hrs)
• Introduction to Sociology (3 hrs)
• Social Studies Teaching Methods (3 hrs)
• Teaching Diverse Populations (3 hrs)
• Comparative Economic Systems (3 hrs)
• Global Societies (3 hrs)