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.
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