Secondary Social Studies Education (9-12)

Overview

Teacher candidates learn strategies for teaching and assessing students in the secondary classroom in the major courses of Political Science, Geography, and the Social Sciences.

Why Secondary Social Studies Education from Anderson University (South Carolina)

Secondary Social Studies educators must develop the skills and have the disposition to help a diverse student population pursue the life path best suited for them. Educators must be prepared to mentor and develop students to be global citizens.

Career Outlook

Your Anderson University (South Carolina) Secondary Social Studies Education (9-12) degree prepares you to become a certified educator. Educators are in high demand across the country and a South Carolina certification is reciprocal in 47 states, creating an open path for you to step into any classroom. The median salary for a high school teacher is $61,660, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many students pursue a graduate degree or law school to advance their career.

With only six additional credit hours needed, many students double major in Secondary Social Studies Education and History. Pursuing a double major allows students to deepen their skills as both educators and historians. The result is a multifaceted education that allows students the opportunity to expand their potential career options beyond the classroom and into museums, archives, and national parks.