Bachelor of Science in Education - Social Studies - History Education

Program Description

A comprehensive degree in Social Studies: History at Northwest prepares students to teach history, geography, economics, political science/government, and behavioral science in secondary education (high school). This major must be completed as part of the Bachelor of Science in Education to align with Missouri teacher certification standards. A minor is not required as social studies are considered a comprehensive major. Recent Northwest graduates have obtained teacher positions in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri, yet the particular certification for each state varies. Students learn the content of history, geography, economics, political science/government, and behavioral sciences while also gaining an understanding of the techniques of the teaching profession. This includes classroom management, lesson planning, special education, technology for classrooms, and other related skills.