Social Studies

Middle School Education Grades 4-8, BS

Focus Area

Explore the complexities of society and inspire informed citizenship with our BS in Middle School Education, specializing in social studies. You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of history, geography, civics, and economics to teach social studies to students in grades 4-8. Whether you're passionate about exploring ancient civilizations or contemporary global issues, you’ll be empowered to cultivate critical thinking skills and civic engagement in your students.

Location

On Campus

Semester Hours

120

Program Highlights

  • Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation / National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Course objectives and learner outcomes are aligned with the COMPASS/ National Institute for Excellence in Teaching, and the Interstate New Teacher Assessment.
  • The TeachLivE virtual-rehearsal classroom featuring real-time avatars with unique characteristics is available for students to practice classroom management, pedagogy and content teaching skills in a virtual environment
  • Service-learning opportunities such as the Aquatic Robotics Summer Experience at the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum in Madisonville

Program Requirements

  • Approximately 110 hours of field experience prior to student teaching
  • Pass all parts of the PRAXIS Core: Pre-Professional Skills Test in Reading, Writing and Mathematics
  • Have a 2.75 cumulative or degree grade point average and a 2.75 cumulative or degree grade point average in work completed at Southeastern
  • Complete and earn a grade of "C" or better in all required professional courses in Education and Educational Psychology
  • Complete and earn a grade of "C" or better in all required courses in first teaching fields (identified on the curriculum sheet)
  • Pass PRAXIS II examinations in Principles of Learning and Teaching and Content Specialty Area Tests
  • Complete and earn a grade of "B" or better in Education 202
  • Successfully complete portfolio submissions during the program
  • Successfully complete student teaching or year-long residency
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What Can You Be?

Types of Jobs

  • Middle School Teacher, Grades 4-8

Types of Employers

  • Parochial School Systems
  • Private School Systems
  • Public School Systems

Profiles

Student Profile

Get There:
Into Becoming a Role Model

Recognizing how tough growing up can sometimes be, Zachary Hanlin is on a mission to make the classroom a safe and exciting space for all children.

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Contact Us

Cate Teacher Education Center 2018A

SLU Box 10749
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-5257

robyn.hutchinson​@southeastern.edu