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Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Within the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

Curriculum and Courses

For this major, you'll take introductory and advanced American, European, and non-Western history as well as introductory surveys in political science, geography, economics, anthropology, or sociology. A few of the courses you will take in this major include:

PHL 131 Introduction to Ethics
GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity
HST 111 Survey of American History
POL 201 Political Thinking
EDP 301A Assessment and Evaluation in Educational Settings

Career Options

You can become one of America’s great social studies teachers who help to present a well-rounded view of society to your students. Students can also choose to continue their education to pursue roles in educational administration.

High School Teacher
Education Administrator (secondary)