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Credits Required
162
Format
Face To Face
Location

Undergraduate students in this major study at Grand Valley's Allendale Campus.

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Coursework

All social studies majors complete the core courses. Students also complete courses in social studies teaching strategies. The major includes credit hours in:

  • Economics
  • Geography
  • History
  • Political science
  • Social studies teaching methods
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Career Options

Upon completion of the social studies major and professional program major, students seeking teacher certification in social studies at the secondary level are well-qualified to begin their teaching careers.

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Application Deadline
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Skills Employers Want

The B.A. and B.S. in Social Studies at GVSU will develop the skills you need to land the job you want. Whether the skills are advanced or general, you will build a resume of qualifications that are sure to attract employers. The following skills correlate with those pulled from actual job postings.

  • Social Studies
  • Lesson Planning
  • Progress Reporting
  • Curriculum Development
  • Learning Styles
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Pedagogy
  • Instructional Strategies

Source: EMSI, 2020

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