The Broad-Field Social Science program consists of two majors and a minor. The Broad-Field Social Science major for teacher certification is also interdisciplinary and is followed by students seeking certification to teach social studies and history in the secondary schools. The Broad-Field Social minor is open only to elementary education majors.
Classes are generally small, allowing for close student-faculty interaction.
Students seeking teacher certification participate in a strong professional education program directed by the School of Education. High School Preparation High school students interested in the Broad-Field Social Science major should concentrate on courses in History and other social sciences. Most faculty in the departments contributing to the Broad-Field Social Science program hold doctorates in their disciplines. Many have been recognized by the University and by professional associations for excellence in teaching, and some have earned national reputations for their scholarship. Graduates in the Broad-Field Social Science major for teacher certification find employment in the public and private secondary schools.