Social Science Education Degree | Northern State University in South Dakota

The NSU social science education B.S.Ed. integrates the study of history and social sciences with the practical and theoretical knowledge required for teaching.

The NSU social science education B.S.Ed. integrates the study of history and social sciences with the practical and theoretical knowledge required for teaching.

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Offered On Campus

120 Credit Hours

Estimated Time to Complete: Four Years

Become a Highly Effective and Informed Teacher

Our program is designed for students who are interested in teaching social science subjects, such as history, geography, economics, civics, and political science, at the secondary school level (typically middle school to high school). The program prepares students to become educators with a strong foundation in social science content, pedagogy (the art and science of teaching), and practical teaching experience.

This degree not only prepares you for a career in education but also equips you with a deep understanding of societal structures and challenges, helping you to be an effective and informed teacher.

Sample Coursework

Classroom Technology

U.S. History Course

Geography Course

South Dakota Indian Studies

Political Science Course

Non-U.S. History Course

Child and Adolescent Development

American Government

Related Minors

Art History

E-Learning

Early Childhood Education

Geography

Government

History

Native and Indigenous Studies

Social Work

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Build skills outside the classroom and get involved with the Aberdeen community with clubs and organizations.

Student Involvement and Leadership

Meet our Staff

Kristi Brownfield

Kristi Brownfield

Associate Professor of Sociology/Director of Assessment

Ric Dias

Professor of History, Faculty Mentoring Program Coordinator

David Grettler

Professor of History

Pamela Monaghan-Geernaert professor

Pamela Monaghan-Geernaert

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Christopher Near

Christopher Near

Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

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Christian Pirlet

Assistant Professor of Educational Technology

Jon Schaff

Professor of Government/Director of the Center for Public History and Civic Engagement

Nicole Schutter

Nicole Schutter

Teacher Education Department Chair, Assistant Professor

Steven Usitalo

Steven A Usitalo

Professor of History/Department Chair

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