Program Overview
The Social Studies Teacher Education (SSTE) major is a collaboration between the Social Science and History Department with Asbury’s School of Education. Students take courses from across these fields of study for a well-rounded approach to learning their craft. If you want to become a high school social studies teacher, this program prepares you to teach in a high school classroom.
At Asbury University, studying Social Studies for Grades 8-12 means you’ll engage in a dynamic curriculum that prepares you to teach history, geography, economics, and government with an innovative approach. You’ll learn from experienced mentors who are committed to helping you develop real-world teaching skills in diverse classroom settings. With a strong focus on collaboration, you’ll have opportunities to work closely with your peers, and Asbury’s hands-on learning environment ensures you’re equipped for modern teaching challenges. If you’re passionate about shaping the next generation’s understanding of the world, this program is for you.
To prepare for teaching Grades 8-12, the Social Studies Education program at Asbury University combines courses in history, geography, economics, and political science with a strong foundation in education theory and practice. This program ensures that you are ready for the classroom through hands-on experience, field placements, and coursework tailored to developing excellent teaching skills .
As an Education major, you can teach both domestically and abroad.
In addition to taking classes with supportive Education professors (like Dr. Tim Crook and Dr. Sharon Bixler), you will get to learn from Social Science & History experts, such as Dr. David Swartz, Dr. Alex Mayfield, Dr. Lisa Weaver-Swartz and more, helping you take your teaching skills to the next level!
Katie Simon ’23 shares: “As a graduate of Asbury’s School of Education and a teacher in the public school system, I feel that I was prepared in innumerable ways for what I am doing now by my college education. I was taught the importance of building relationships and being proactive, which has given me an advantage in classroom management as I’ve entered my first year. The instructional framework’s emphasis on using data to plan lessons and interventions has helped me better understand my students’ needs. Most of all, I feel like I entered education with a strong understanding of my own strengths and weaknesses which helps me lean into what I am good at and grow where I am lacking.”
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