Students are certified to teach secondary education (7th-12th grade) in American and world history, geography, and American government.
Majors > Social Studies Education
Program Description
4-Year Plan
Learn more about how JBU's social studies education program prepares you to teach
Spend time observing and teaching alongside professionals to be confident in classroom management and lesson planning long before you have your own classroom.
JBU’s social studies ed program combines the rigor of the education program with the breadth of the history curriculum. This combination develops students into experts in their field of study.
JBU students teach almost double the amount of time other student teaching programs do. Mentor teachers know that JBU students’ education has prepared them to handle a classroom.
JBU’s program is accredited in such a way that allows students to transfer their teaching license easily across states.
JBU students study teaching as a mission and integrate faith, learning, and teaching during summer study abroad trips in Uganda or Lithuania for college credit.
Many international and missionary based schools look for qualified teachers to serve.
Educational institutions are always seeking quality teachers.
Childcare workers who understand childhood development and education fundamentals are in great demand.
Many graduates choose to pursue a degree in higher education to teach collegiate coursework in education.
Elementary schools and other educational institutions look for social workers who have a background in education.
These professionals oversee the daily aspect of childcare centers, preschools or other schools. Typically, this position requires an advanced degree.
Many missionary families are looking for qualified educational professionals to help them with homeschooling.
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