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Social Studies

Department of Social Relations & Services

Social Studies educates students for democracy. An interdisciplinary social science major, it draws from anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology and sociology.

The Bachelor of Science, Teacher Licensure major prepares students for a career at the secondary level and requires a passion for both the subject matter and for teaching. Geography, history, and political science form the "matrix" for social studies education. To increase their employability, students are encouraged to take a second major or minor in a social studies discipline. Students interested in Social Studies as a major or minor should meet as early as possible with the coordinator.

The Bachelor of Arts major prepares students for employment in a broad number of careers. This major offers breadth in background and content combined with applied skills development in the areas of the social sciences.

Career Directions

  • Business
  • Civil Service
  • Education
  • Journalism
  • Parochial Curriculum Development
  • Also: Graduate Study

Contact Info

Department of Department of Social Relations & Services
Hagg-Sauer Hall 376
Phone: (218) 755-2880
Fax: (218) 755-2822

Majors

  • Elementary Education, B.S.
    Social Studies Specialty (Teacher Licensure)
  • Social Studies, B.A.
    Economics Emphasis
  • Social Studies, B.A.
    Econ/pol Sci/soc/anth: Broad Field Emphasis
  • Social Studies, B.A.
    Geography Emphasis
  • Social Studies, B.A.
    History Emphasis
  • Social Studies, B.A.
    Political Science Emphasis
  • Social Studies, B.A.
    Psychology Emphasis

Minor

  • Social Studies

For more information see Social Studies in the Academic Catalog.

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