Social Studies Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult, B.A.

The social studies program is intended primarily for students preparing to teach in middle or high schools. These curricula provide a multi-disciplinary foundation for prospective teachers who enter integrated social studies educational situations.

Program goals

• To identify concepts, tools of inquiry and trends within the field of social studies.
• To adapt instruction to various learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
• To use diverse instructional strategies, including technology, that highlight critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• To organize and create lessons based upon content knowledge, curriculum goals, and state/national standards.
• To create formal and informal assessment strategies related to their planning and instruction.
• To demonstrate knowledge in social studies disciplines (history, political science, geography, sociology, economics, and psychology)
• To conduct instruction, planning, and assessments in social studies classrooms via multiple field experiences.
• To successfully apply for state licensure to teach social studies in grades 5-12 in the state of West Virginia.