150 EduE
412 Library Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
United States
About This Program
The Bachelor of Applied Arts (B.A.A.) in Teaching Social Studies is an interdisciplinary major with lower division coursework in each of seven areas: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. You select one of these areas in which to complete an upper division emphasis. Additional coursework in education is completed—including foundations of education, pedagogy, learning theory, teaching diverse populations, and professional field experiences.
The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) offers a variety of content areas for specialization. Classes include a combination of specific content areas and teacher education coursework. Within the teacher education program, you have hands-on exposure to classrooms through volunteer experiences, observation, and student teaching. You’re exposed to lesson planning, curriculum design, student development, technology, and diversity in the classroom. You learn the value of collaboration, reflection, empowerment, and social justice.
Program Highlights
- Graduates are eligible for MN licensure in teaching Social Studies grades 5-12
- Faculty members are recipients of campus and college awards for outstanding teaching, research, advising, and service
- Focused coursework on teaching about and with American Indians, as well as the role of diversity in American education; candidates develop an understanding of working with all learners
Research & Experiential Learning
- Apprenticeship in the classroom prior to the full semester of student teaching
- Opportunity to student teach abroad
- Field-based program with many weeks of opportunities to be immersed in multiple classrooms
Student Internships
- Fifty hours of apprenticeship in the classroom prior to the full semester of student teaching
Potential Careers
Entry Level
- Middle or high school teacher
- Non-formal education setting such as museum, cities, or historical sites
Advanced Degree
- Dean of students
- Principal
- School counselor
- Superintendent
- Community college instructor
Scholarships
Current students in CEHSP may be eligible for both merit-based and need-based scholarships. More than 100 scholarships are available each academic year
Get Involved
- Education Minnesota Aspiring Educators (EMAE) Club
Requirements
Refer to the link below for more detailed information about the program, admission requirements, sample plans, and contact information.
Teaching Social Studies B.A.A. Courses & Requirements