Social Science Teaching
Explore the Major
Why Social Science Teaching?
This major is designed to prepare students to receive a Social Studies Composite Endorsement in the State of Utah and prepare to teach in public schools. Students will learn and become familiar with the core concepts and standards associated with the curricula taught in secondary classrooms by completing coursework in subject areas including history, political science, geography, psychology, anthropology, economics, and sociology. Students will engage in active classroom environments, and work towards demonstrating basic competency in the Utah Effective Teaching Standards.
Visit the History Department website to learn more about why this major may be a great fit.
How to add the major
- While the Social Science Teaching major is not limited enrollment, student are required to complete an application process
- Submit Major Change Request
- Schedule a meeting with your academic advisor
- Be admitted to the pre-major
Complete application requirements and submit
Social Science Teaching Minors
Education/Teaching Majors are eligible to complete Education/Teaching Minors
Social Science Teaching Department Contacts
- Academic and Professional Development Manager: Sarah Saueriber
- Program Coordinator: Dr. Alisa Kesler-Lund
- History Department
- Social Science Teaching Program
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education
Competencies and Careers
Competencies Developed in the Program
Students in the Social Science Teaching program can expect to develop strong Communication, Information Literacy, and Cultural Navigation competencies. Want to know more about these professional competencies Career Readiness.
Common Career Fields
Social Science Teaching directly prepares students for a career as a secondary educator. Students may also consider careers in other areas of education including administration, curriculum development, and instructional coaching. Social Science Teaching majors may also find success in careers in the private sector as trainers, instructional designers, educational consultants and more.
Meet with your advisor!
Would you like to know more about the program to see if it’s a good fit for your goals? Would you like to know more about your career options? Do you have a career option in mind but you’d like resources to help you chart a path toward that goal? Come with your Academic and Professional Development Manager, Sarah Sauerbier!
Contact the Liberal Arts Advisement Center to set up an appointment!
FAQs
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How to change your major:
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Toggle ItemI've submitted a major change request but my major still hasn't changed?
I like to meet with prospective teaching students before processing major changes. Teaching majors have a lot of steps both to be admitted and while you are in the program. These initial appointments are intended to go over this process and answer any questions you may have. You can schedule an appointment by contacting the Liberal Arts Advisement Front Desk at (801) 422-3541.
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Ideally 100%. This is not a limited enrollment program, meaning we can take as many students as meet the admission requirements.
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Take HIST 276R. This is an exploration of teaching courses designed to give students the opportunity to spend time in real secondary classrooms. It is intended that students take this course by the end of their Sophomore year.
Students can also look at becoming a substitute teacher. It is a great way to learn about classroom management, and is pretty flexible.