Prepare you to transform the lives of your future students: you'll do that here.

A social studies education degree from Southeast provides a supportive climate to meet the rigor of teacher education. The program will allow you to receive grades 9-12 teaching certification and be prepared to teach social studies content courses including history geography, civics, and economics.

What You’ll Do

As a social studies education major at Southeast, you’ll have three field experiences in secondary schools with mentor teachers.

  • Work with award-winning faculty in both our College of Humanities and Social Sciences and our College of Education, Health and Human Studies.
  • Get extensive opportunities to study classroom organization and management.
  • Learn best practices in instructional strategies, curriculum planning, and techniques. 

What Can You Do with a Social Studies Education Degree?

Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time. 

Practicum Experiences and Employment Opportunities of Recent Graduates

Student teaching placements for Social Studies education students are designed to provide:

  • Extensive opportunities to study classroom organization and management
  • Best practices in instructional strategies, curriculum planning, and techniques for teaching social studies
  • Experience in teaching practices and procedures under the mentorship of accomplished cooperating teachers

Social Studies Education (BSED) Degree Map

Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.

Outcomes & Careers

  • $64k

    High School Teacher

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a secondary school teacher is $64,580.

  • $62k

    Elementary & Middle School Teacher

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for an elementary or middle school teacher is $62,310.

  • $84k

    Geography Postsecondary Teacher

    According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a geography postsecondary teacher is $83,980.

What You'll Study

Degree Map

As a social studies education major, you’ll prepare to lead your own classroom, gaining subject area knowledge as well as expertise in all areas of education. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. A minor is required.

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Get Funding for Your Education

Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.

Out of State Certification

Completion of this program allows you to be eligible to apply for an education certification in the state of Missouri through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). It is not certain if it leads to certification in other states. The U.S. Department of Education has contact information available for each state's licensure agencies.

Location
Office Location
Carnahan Hall 311E
Mailing Location
One University Plaza, MS 2960
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701