We are committed to providing the social studies content background necessary for you to become a competent professional, lifelong learner, and servant-leader who demonstrates our sponsorsŐ core Benedictine values of service, community, respect for persons, moderation, hospitality and prayer.

We provide a well-rounded social studies program rooted in the Benedictine tradition of our sponsors, the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery. Our curriculum is designed to expose you to critical thinking skills, historical analysis, cultural diversity, and respect for others. We seek to help you develop into a lifelong leaner who educates and serves others in your professional, family, and civic environments.

Upon completion of the social studies education major, you will have the ability to:

• Analyze and evaluate arguments, interpretations, beliefs and theories.
• Understand research techniques, relevant texts, and scholarly journal articles.
• Apply historical, economic, social, cultural, geographical and political facts to current events.
• Display ethical and professional behavior while applying this knowledge to problems and changing fact situations.
• Process and apply information reliably and accurately.
• Successfully complete Student Teacher Assessment Day
• Create a Student Teaching Portfolio

In addition to the specific degree courses listed below, there are general class requirements for all Bachelor degrees - you can see those requirements here.

For individual class descriptions, click here to download the current university catalog.

You can also e-mail us if you have questions or want more information on a specific degree or program.

Year 1 ENG 121: Composition II HIS 101/102: World Civilization I or II MATH: Core Theology: Core ALU 122: Leadership Seminar COM 110: Oral Communication POL 101: Responsible Citizenship HIS 271/272: US History I or II GEO/ECN/POL 100-200: Core ANT 171: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Year 2 PSY 201: General Psychology Lab Science: Core Art: Core GEO/ECN/POL 100-200: Core EDU 201: Introduction to Teaching EDU 295: Learners with Exceptional Needs Ethics: Core PSY 207: Lifespan Development SOC 102/202/302: Indian Studies

Year 3 EDU 301: Classroom Management EDU 320: Curriculum, Instruction, and Management HIS 300:World History HIS 400:US History PHI/THE: PHI/THE Core Elective 1 GEO/POL/ECN 300-400: Core EDU 365: Reading in the Content Area EDU 391: Strategies for Diverse Learners HIS 307: Difference and Inequality GEO/POL/ECN 300-400: Core

Year 4 EDU 310: Secondary Practicum EDU 373: Secondary Methods EDU 421: Instructional Strategies EDU 411: Student Teacher Assessment ALU 499: Senior Assessment SBS 490: Senior Seminar GEO/POL/ECN 300-400: Core GEO/POL/ECN 300-400: Core EDU 438: Student Teaching EDU 422 Foundations, Issues, and Trends

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