Department of History & Political Science
Social Studies Education
Shape future generations as a skilled educator with a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education.
Earn Your Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education.
MC’s Social Studies BS.Ed. Degree Empowers You to Inspire Students of Your Own
While the world of education is ever-changing, one thing remains constant: there is always a need for knowledgeable teachers who promote the value of learning. Mississippi College is well known for its training of the next generation of educators. The Social Studies Education program at MC allows you to benefit from the guidance of faculty in both the Education and History & Political Science departments. Our goal is to train professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate teachers who consistently ask, “How can I best serve my students today?”
Why Major in Social Studies Education?
New, qualified teachers are currently in high demand in Mississippi and around the country. A Social Studies Education degree at MC gives you the opportunity to graduate with a teaching license in hand, offering immediate access to the education job market. Our program has strong relationships with numerous school districts in the Jackson Metro area, placing our students in highly sought-after student teaching positions where they train with masterful veteran teachers. A Social Studies Education bachelor’s degree from MC prepares you to:
- Master the social studies content knowledge needed to succeed in a secondary classroom
- Manage a classroom effectively and handle disciplinary challenges
- Carefully craft lesson plans designed to maximize student engagement
- Understand the ethical standards associated with a career in education
- Navigate the process of teacher licensure and initial employment
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| University Core | 46 | |
| Major Requirements | 45 | |
| HIS 103 | World Civilization I | 3 |
| HIS 104 | World Civilization II | 3 |
| HIS 304 | Mississippi History | 3 |
| HIS 435 | Social Studies Methods | 3 |
| PLS 201* | American National Government | 3 |
| PLS 202 | State & Local Government | 3 |
| GEO 210 | Principles of Geography | 3 |
| ECO 131* | The American Economic System | 3 |
| SOC 205* | Sociology: An Introduction to Global Context | 3 |
| PSY 302 | Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | ||
| COM 202 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM 203 | Professional Communication Skills | 3 |
| COM 304 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| History/Political Science Electives | Choose 6 hours of upper division (300-400) History or Political Science courses | 6 |
| Social Studies Electives | Choose 6 hours of upper division (300-400) Social Studies courses | 6 |
| Professional Education | Students may not take EDU 403, 460, 431, 432, 433, 434, 471, 472, 473, 474 prior to admittance into the TEP. | 31 |
| EDU 299 | Pre-Teaching Field Experience | 1 |
| EDU 300 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| EDU 304 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 317 | Introduction to Instructional Technology | 3 |
| EDU 403 | Measurement & Evaluation of Student Progress | 3 |
| PSY 435 | Psychology of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDU 460 | Managing the Secondary Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 431 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 432 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 433 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| EDU 434 | Directed Teaching in 7-12 | 3 |
| General Electives | Sufficient elective hours must be taken to meet the minimum hour requirement for graduation in this program. Electives should be chosen in consultation with advisor. | -- |
| Total Hours | 130 |
*Since required, these courses may not be used to satisfy the general core
†HIS 101 and HIS 102 may be substituted if transferred
