The course work is specifically designed to address competencies outlined by state and national curriculum standards. Generally, “social studies” is considered an amalgamation of disciplines in history, government, economics, geography, and behavioral sciences. As such, pre-service teachers must be prepared to teach the unique literacies of each discipline and work to promote understanding within (depth) and across (breadth) disciplines. This is no small task as social studies teachers accept the awesome responsibility to help young people develop as enlightened and engaged democratic citizens in a culturally diverse society, and to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good. Social studies is at the center of a good school curriculum because it is where students learn to see and interpret the world. Future social studies educators must be prepared to think deeply, critically, and adapt instruction to promote students’ understanding in a complex and ever-changing world. Because the prospective social studies teacher must be proficient in a number of disciplines, the Social Studies Education curriculum requires a depth of understanding from a broad panorama of social and cultural experience. The BS in Social Studies Education program leads to certification to teach social studies in grades 5 through 12. Plymouth State University > Social Studies Education (5-12) Social Studies Education (5-12) Bachelor of Science
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