Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Composite - Teacher Certification

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Program Overview

The Bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Composite with Teacher Certification is an interdisciplinary degree covering history, economics, geography, political science, and behavioral sciences. In addition to acquiring knowledge in history, economics, and politics, students complete a series of education courses designed to prepare them to seek certification as secondary teachers with a Social Studies Composite certification. The Education courses provide hands-on experience in public school classrooms and culminate in a semester-long clinical teaching experience.

UTRGV is approved by the State Board of Educator Certification to recommend students who complete all requirements for this degree for teacher certification.

Possible Career Options

Social Studies majors can expect a variety of opportunities in the education and government sector.

High School Teacher

Principal

Social Studies Curriculum Specialist

Social Studies Coordinator

Research Writer

Social Studies Content Specialist

Learning Coordinator

Communications Specialist

As a first-generation college student, UTRGV provided me with the support I needed. UTRGV has helped move Pa’lante; it has shown me a promise that no matter who I am or where we’re I am from, together, we can go forward.

Stephanie Picazo, UTRGV Undergraduate Student

UTRGV Tuition Advantage

Launching in Fall 2022, this program will cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees for students with a family-adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less.

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Diego Fonseca, UTRGV Undergraduate Student

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