https://www.uwplatt.edu/program/social-studies-education
Interim Department Chair: Melissa Gormley
Office: 155 Gardner Hall
Phone: 608.342.1601
E-mail: gormleym@uwplatt.edu
About the Social Studies Education Program and Major
An interdisciplinary program in which students complete the equivalent of a History minor as well as take courses in economics, history, environmental sciences and society, psychology, political science, and sociology, the Social Studies Education major is designed for students seeking to teach Social Studies and/or specific Social Studies areas, such as History, at the middle-school or high-school level.
In order to be licensed to teach social studies, students must complete the Social Studies Education major and the Middle-Secondary Education emphasis through the School of Education to acquire necessary professional education training.
The UW-Platteville School of Education program is designed to meet all of the educational requirements for the initial licensing in the State of Wisconsin. The program may not meet requirements of other states and we are unable to make a determination about whether the program meets requirements of other states. If you are interested in certification outside of the state of Wisconsin, we encourage you to contact the appropriate state licensing agency to seek guidance and verify requirements before beginning a program, as well as during your program of study. See Professional Licensure Directory by State.
Mission
Our program provides majors with a broad grounding in the social studies and the equivalent of a minor in history.
Social studies is not a discipline in itself, but combines many disciplines. Therefore it provides no unique skills and concepts separate from those offered by economics, history, psychology, political science, and sociology.
Goals and Objectives
Goals and objectives specific to each discipline are assessed as part of the assessment of the individual disciplines. The unique goal of the social studies education major is to provide a broad knowledge of social science and history facts and concepts.
General Requirements Bachelor of Arts Degree
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total for graduation | 120 credits | |
| General education | 44-58 credits | |
| Major studies | varies | |
Students must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 within the major studies for graduation.