The field of social studies education demands reflective practitioners with a broad foundation in the liberal arts and specific knowledge in each of the seven disciplines. The social studies education major equips students with this core content knowledge while also providing multiple opportunities for critical thinking about the various ways we construct knowledge and communicate the human experience.
Typical First-Year Schedule
Fall
- FYS 120 or WRIT 120 or Conversation Program
- PSYCH 125
- HIST 198
- HIST 199
- World Language
january term
- OLE Core/Elective
Spring
- FYS 120 or WRIT 120 or Conversation Program
- ECON 121
- SOAN 128
- OLE Core/Elective
Additional Information
Students should focus on general education requirements (and a prospective teaching major, if also pursuing teaching licensure) during the first year.
Students seeking licensure should take EDUC 295: Foundations of Education during fall of sophomore year. This course, which is a prerequisite for most other courses in the Education Department, is not offered in the spring.
Students need to meet with Courtney Humm, Director of Social Studies Education Program, during their first year or fall semester of their sophomore year.
Students do not need to apply to the Education Department Program if only pursuing the major without any additional licensures.
CREDIT FOR PREVIOUS COURSEWORK
Credit toward the Social Studies Education major for transfer courses is done in consultation with the Registrar, the Program Director, and other Departments as needed. For example, a score of 5 on the AP U.S. History exam fulfills the HIST 198 requirement for the Social Studies Education major.
Placement
Not applicable.
Informational Events
Information Session during New Student Orientation
April Information Session
CONTACT INFORMATION
Director, Social Studies Education – Courtney Humm (humm1@stolaf.edu)