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Grace College’s Social Studies Education degree earns two degrees. Learn about our history education degree, to be a Social Studies teacher.
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Social Studies Education

Social Studies Education & History Major

  • 150+ Hours Field Experience
  • Teacher Technology Training
  • On-Campus

A major in Social Studies Education and History at Grace College will explore the ins and outs of teaching social studies. As you consider an array of colleges with Social Studies Education and History majors near you in the Midwest, be assured that when you find your way to Winona Lake, Indiana, you will discover a top college for Social Studies Education and History taught with a Christian worldview. A Grace College Social Studies Education and History degree will help you make workable connections between historical perspectives and effective teaching techniques. 

This program is for you if you are serious about creating an impact in a Social Studies Education and History career. With a bachelor’s degree in Social Studies Education and History, you will be required to get real-world experience ensuring you are equipped for jobs in teaching middle school, high school, and countless other areas. Students who major in Social Studies Education will simultaneously earn a History degree. The concentration in social studies includes historical perspectives, citizenship and American government, and geography. Students may elect to take additional concentrations in economics, psychology, or sociology. 

Future History Teacher, the way forward is Grace.

Social Studies Education & History is great for those who are:
  • In Love with Teaching and Inspiration
  • Interested in Helping Students Explore the Past and Become Better Citizens
Educational Focuses
  • Historical Perspectives
  • Citizenship and Government
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Methods of Teaching Social Studies
  • Teaching middle and high school
Internship Opportunities
  • All requirements for internships and/or applied learning are met through the education degree. This will include extensive involvement within the school environment.
  • See more about the School of Education
Teacher Technology Training
  • Learn about Teacher Technology Training
  • SAMR Framework
  • MimioStudio software
  • STEM applications
  • iPad Technology
  • Google Educator Level 1 Certification
  • Loom & more
Featured Staff Member
Grace College History Professor Jared Burkholder Contributes to Faith and History Devotional
Jared Burkholder

Ph.D.

Professor of American and World History; Program Director, History and Political Science

Featured Staff Member
Laurinda A. Owen, Ph.D. Vice President of Academic Affairs
Laurie A. Owen

Ph.D.

Distinguished Professor of Education; Chair, Secondary Education; Director of Student Teaching

Diverse Metrics of Success

100%

job placement in full-time teaching for 2017-2018

Yearly

there are Grace College student recipients of the Dennis Beadles Pre-Service Teaching Award by the Indiana Conference for the Social Studies

100%

student participation in Social Studies Advocacy with the community and with other educators

Mariah Price Bachelor degree in Sociology
Students with history prof in his office
History prof with students and old book
Students with professor sitting on couches having a discussion
Students with history professor in his office
Grace College History Professor Jared Burkholder Contributes to Faith and History Devotional

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At the heart of a Grace education are academically challenging courses that are specifically designed to foster a thirst for character, competence, and service within the hearts and minds of our students.

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Voices of Grace

“The School of Education at Grace College did a great job at making the concept of teaching with service, love, and grace at the center… Grace offered some really meaningful classes that not only gave students the practical tools they needed, but the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ such tools fulfill both educational and heart goals.”

Anna Jank

Grace College Student

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