Secondary Education – Social Studies B.S.E. (on campus)
Secondary Education – Social Studies B.S.E. (on campus)
Explore the World Through Social Studies
Dive into the past as a story that has shaped the present, and learn countless insights into the future to share with future students. You will receive top-level instruction and gain important practical classroom experience so that you can teach effectively from a biblical worldview.
Be mentored by caring professors
Find your fit in our community
Get involved and make a difference
Social Studies Education Degree
Christian College in PA
PREPARATION FOR LIFE
Career Potential
You will be ready to teach others through the stories of the past in roles such as:
- High School History Teacher
- Middle School History Teacher
- Park Ranger
- Curriculum Developer
- Museum Docent
- Historian or Archivist
- Historical Interpreter
- Public Service Official
- Genealogist
“The thing I love the most about Social Studies Education is that I know that I am preparing to make a difference. When I get to impart knowledge to students, it’s a privilege.”
Tyler Scarfo
Social Studies Education Major | Clarks Summit, PA
SKILL DEVELOPMENT
What Will You Learn?
Solid biblical foundations for education and social studies
Build a strong foundation through a core of Bible and theology courses. You will learn to teach in both secular and Christian environments through a 12-credit student-teaching experience at public and private schools.
Valuable teaching experience
Learn to create an engaging learning environment to teach students with various backgrounds in the social sciences. You will practice designing stimulating lesson plans to maximize your students’ learning.
Thorough historical understanding of the modern world
You will study topics like government, sociology, economics, history and geography under highly qualified faculty who are passionate about helping you influence the next generation for Christ.
YOUR COURSES
What You Will Study
Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.
All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.
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Program Highlights
- You will be eligible to apply for Pennsylvania state certification and certification from the Association of Christian Schools International (ASCI) for teaching Social Studies in grades 7–12.
- You can easily transition into CSU’s Master of Education program.
- Add a Special Education minor to open doors to additional teaching opportunities!
Share your love for social studies!
Fuel your passion to spark interest in students to learn about history and current events in the social sciences.
BEST CHOICE
CSU is Affordable
We believe every student should have the opportunity to choose a biblical higher education—regardless of their financial circumstance. That’s why we’re committed to keeping costs for students as low as possible.
UNDERGRADUATE
Average Cost
Before federal and state grants
*Anticipated typical cost for first-time, full-time, residential undergraduate CSU students for 2024-25. This cost includes tuition, housing, meals, general fee and CSU scholarships. Your total cost can be even lower if you qualify for more aid, including federal and state grants which do not have to be paid back.
Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.
WHY CSU?
You want to
choose a college:
- Where you can get prepared for your future.
- Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.
- Where you truly find your fit.
Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.
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