Get Your Degree in Social Studies Middle Level Education
Within the Middle Level Education major, our Social Studies concentration prepares you to create engaging curriculums for 5th-8th grade students. We'll empower you to teach historical trends and lead students to make connections with today's world. You'll be versed in the major events from the earliest civilizations to contemporary issues for a rewarding career teaching history, geography, civics, and more.
Social Studies Education Program Highlights
- Students will take a variety of Education and Social Studies courses with opportunities to focus on their particular interests.
- Teacher candidates are introduced to diverse classrooms with shadowing, apprenticeship, and internship opportunities within local schools.
- Call Me MiSTER participating school, which supports teachers from under-served, socio-economically disadvantaged, and educationally at-risk communities.
- This program is recognized by the AMLE, and the South Carolina State Board of Education under the guidance of the 2022 CAEP standards.
Modality & Benefits
Get a traditional college experience with lively in-person classroom discussions and close proximity to your professors, mentors, and best friends.
Start Dates:
January & August
- Semester-Based Timeline
- Face-to-Face Instruction (some Online options)
- In-Person Office Hours & Support
- Relationships & Networking
- Extracurriculars & Immersive Campus Experience
Get a degree that fits your busy lifestyle while benefiting from in-person instruction, social interactions with classmates, and networking on campus and throughout the capital city.
Start Dates:
January & August
- Semester-Based Timeline
- Evening Classes (M-Th, 5-9pm)
- Face-to-Face Instruction
- Transfer Up to 90 Credits
- 10-Hour Weekly Commitment (varies)
Social Studies Education Curriculum
Major Requirements
Popular Social Studies Education Classes
- Introduction to World Geography
Explore the development of the cultural landscape as it relates to the physical landscape. - United States History, Colonial Era to Reconstruction
Learn about political, social, and economic history. - American National Government
Study the development, organization, and operation of the US government.
Become a Social Studies Teacher
Education occupations as a whole are expected to see above-average job growth between 2021 and 2031 (BLS). The median annual wage for middle school teachers is about $61,000 (BLS).
Choose your Focus
- US History
- South Carolina History
- World History
- Geography
- American Government
Online M.Ed. Degrees
Specialize with in-demand topics and become even more marketable with a master's degree. Our M.Ed. programs cultivate your leadership potential with purpose. Check out our 1-year education master's degrees.
Next Steps for Your Degree in Education
- Industry Outlook
- Career Paths
- Graduate School