Bachelor of Science in Adolescent Social Studies Education and Students with Disabilities Generalist (Grades 7-12)

The 120-credit dual certification Bachelor of Science program in Adolescence Education: Social Studies and Students with Disabilities prepares a new generation of social studies teachers to cultivate and enhance student success. This program equips candidates with the skills, knowledge and foundation to motivate middle and high school students at various skill levels to learn the fundamentals of history, economics, politics and culture. This program includes a minimum of 150 hours of field experiences in middle and high school, typically completed within required fieldwork. Candidates also complete supervised practice teaching in actual classrooms at two grade levels, allowing them to observe certified teachers, interact with students, and understand the adolescent mindset as it relates to understanding issues related to social issues. Candidates who successfully complete this bachelor's programs and pass all required NYS teacher certification exams will be eligible for two initial certifications when the BS is awarded. This program is jointly offered between the Teaching and Learning Department and the Social Sciences Department.

As a social studies education major, candidates learn how to help students in grades 7 to 12 gain knowledge of major historical eras, learn how governments work, how people organize their economies, the diversity of human cultures found around the world, and how people use natural and human resources. Social studies courses in this program examine significant economic, political, cultural and religious aspects of civilizations from the ancient period to the present. The scope is global, with a focus on the development of American democracy, of how diverse regions of the world have contributed to world history, and the growing interdependence of modern nations. Candidates are introduced to core issues found in the social science disciplines of anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology. Key concepts include industrialization, nationalism, socialism, liberalism, imperialism, fascism, communism and globalization.

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