History and Social Studies Education

history and social studies education

WHAT IS HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION?

This major is part of the Education Exploration Group

Education Program Website

The history and social studies program offers preparation leading to certification in grades 4-12. Graduates are prepared to teach history, civics, sociology, economics, geography, and anthropology, along with a wide range of area studies and courses ordinarily associated with social studies. Students complete general education requirements, a 42-credit subject area major in History and Social Studies, and required courses in professional education.

Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses

HOW TO DECLARE:

APPLICATION REQUIRED. Applicants MUST complete 54 credits of undergraduate coursework by the end of the spring semester prior to their official admission to the program. Strong GPA and interview required. Find more information and the application here.

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Major Requirements Overview

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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

EDCI 2100 - Power, Privilege, and Public Education

UNIV 1820 - FYE Seminar (Exploring the Teaching Profession)

HIST 1501 - United States History to 1877 (Major Requirement)

HIST 1502 - United States History since 1877 (Major Requirement)

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Possible Career Opportunities

COMMON CAREER PATHS:

UConn students who major in History and Social Studies Education often pursue careers teaching history and social studies to children in grades 4-12.  

History and Social Studies Education majors also pursue careers in education outside the classroom setting. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in:  

- Community engagement
- Education administration
- Education policy
- Educational technology
- Instructional design
- Higher education student affairs
- Learning and development
- Library sciences
- Museums
- Nonprofits
- Postsecondary education
- Publishing or writing
- School counseling
- Test/exam design and preparation
- Tutoring 

History and Social Studies Education majors are also equipped to pursue careers in history and related fields. Common examples of these careers can be found on the History Major Profile. 

                    COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:

                    History and Social Studies Education majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, and/or doctoral degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in: 

                    - Curriculum and instruction
                    - Education policy
                    - Educational leadership
                    - History
                    - Secondary education and teaching 

                    ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:

                    For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn. 

                    For further insight into education-related careers beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia or “What Can I do with this Major?”. For further insight into history-related careers, visit the History Major Profile.