Social Studies
The Social Studies program encompasses a broad range of social science disciplines, including anthropology, economics, ethnic studies, gender and women's studies, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology. The teaching track prepares students to become licensed grade 5-12 social studies teachers and works with the College of Education to promote effective teaching practice.
Careers in Social Studies
A bachelor's degree in social studies can teach you foundational knowledge and qualify you for a variety of jobs in many industries. Social Studies Teaching prepares students to teach social studies in secondary schools.- Curriculum Development
- Curriculum Specialist
- Debate Coach
- Education Policy
- Educational Sales
- High School/Middle School Teacher
Potential Salary
Median Salary $78,280
Social Studies Teaching Degrees at MSU
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Anthropology
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in anthropology.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Economics
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in economics.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Geography
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in geography.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–History
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in history.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Political Science
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in political science.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in psychology.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Sociology
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in sociology.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Anthropology
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in anthropology.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Economics
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in economics.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Geography
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in geography.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–History
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in history.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Political Science
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in political science.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Psychology
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in psychology.
Social Studies Teaching, Bachelor of Science–Sociology
The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Teaching prepares students to obtain a Minnesota teaching license and teach social studies in grades 5-12. The program prepares students to teach all of the areas of the social studies with a concentration in sociology.
Teacher Institutes and Professional Development Opportunities
Social Studies Education majors at Minnesota State University, Mankato are the only college students in the U.S. eligible to attend prestigious teacher institutes and professional development events, including the Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute, Belfer Conference at the U.S. Holocaust Museum, Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, Fort Ticonderoga Teacher Institute, LBJ Center Teachers’ Workshop, and the St. Louis Fed Summer AP Economics Workshop.
Related Programs
History
The History program fosters diverse communities and multicultural connections while equipping students with critical analysis, information literacy and writing skills for careers in various fields such as education, law, museums, public service and more.
Geography
Geography studies the interactions between people and our environment, and it uses cutting-edge geospatial technologies to solve real-world problems. Geospatial technologies equip students with high-demand skills for the workforce.
K-12 Teaching Programs
In collaboration with the Department of K-12 & Secondary Programs (KSP), Minnesota State University, Mankato's teaching content areas support licensure candidates in building the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to meet the needs of today's diverse K-12 learners and partner school districts.
Interdisciplinary Studies
The History program prepares students for the future by helping them understand how the past affects the present and develop critical thinking and rhetorical skills. Our graduates are poised to become leaders, teachers, lawyers and more.
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Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences is an inclusive community of diverse learners seeking to examine, engage with and transform the social world while nurturing creativity and innovation. Our programs build a foundation of knowledge that adapts to a constantly changing society.
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