Social Studies Education

Bachelor’s
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You’ll be authorized to teach at any public high school in the state.

Teach the Next Generation to Lead

Inspire students to get excited about our world and be informed on the many aspects of human technology and history that shape our lives. Connect the past to the present in a way that students can understand with culture, geography, economics, and government. 

This program will provide you with the foundation and experience to teach 9th-12th grade students. You’ll create your own lesson plans, practice them, and complete a semester of directed student teaching in a South Carolina public school setting. Learn to connect theory to real-world situations and develop leadership skills for successful classroom management. Take the next step with our Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education.

Why Choose?

  • Student Teaching: During your final semester, you’ll teach in a local public school for directed student teaching and learn to navigate the real-world classroom setting.
  • Intensive Lesson Planning: Gain experience working on students’ lessons and applying theory. Learn to adapt what you’ve learned to an actual classroom setting.
  • Mentorship: Our faculty will guide and mentor you throughout the entire process, including field placement.
  • South Carolina Certification: You’ll be certified to teach in any public high school in the state upon graduation.

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    At North Greenville University, you will grow academically and spiritually to become the transformational leader God has uniquely called you to be. All courses are taught from a Christ-centered perspective, integrating faith and learning. Wherever you are, NGU is here to help you reach your academic and professional goals.

  • Purpose

    Develop your own teaching skills and sharpen your ability to think critically and abstractly. This degree will prepare you to teach the Social Sciences and related courses at a high school level (9th-12th grades) in a public school or any grade in a private school. You’ll get a certification to teach in the state of South Carolina at graduation.

Sample Courses

Social Studies Secondary Education Year 1

Year 1 Sample Courses

  • Western Civilization to/Since 1715
  • Geography
  • Introduction to Education
  • American National Government
  • Integrating Technology
Social Studies Secondary Education Year 2

Year 2 Sample Courses

  • Historical Research and Writing
  • Principles of Macro/Microeconomics
  • Anthropology
  • Planning and Assessment
  • Exceptional Learner
Social Studies Secondary Education Year 3

Year 3 Sample Courses

  • Western History
  • Human Growth and Development in Education
  • Classroom Management
  • World Religions
  • Adolescent Psychology
Social Studies Secondary Education Year 4

Year 4 Sample Courses

  • Physical Science
  • Contemporary Mathematics
  • Secondary Social Studies Methods
  • Interpreting the Biblical Text
  • Directed Secondary Student Teaching

Get to Know Our Faculty!

Paul Thompson, Jr., PhD
Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences
Brendan J.J. Payne, PhD
Department Chair, History
David Bell, MA
Instructor, History
Kayla Black, EdD
Assistant Professor, Honors and History
John Barham, PhD
Assistant Professor, History
Elisabeth Moore, PhD
Assistant Professor, History
Paul Yandle, PhD
Associate Professor, History

Have Questions about the Social Studies Education?

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David Bell, MA

Instructor, History
864.663.7518 david.bell@ngu.edu
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