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Social Studies Program in Pennsylvania
As a history major, you can choose to complete the social studies credentialing program in conjunction with the Department of Education.
Study Social Studies at a Christian University
History majors wishing to be certified for social studies teaching on the secondary level (grades 7–12) may do so by admission into the Teacher Education Program. In addition to the history major, students use their elective credits for supporting courses in economics, politics, psychology, geography, and education.
Graduates from Messiah’s History program can:
1. Comprehend significant ideas, people, events, and social phenomena that have contributed to the formation of United States, Western and World History
2. Demonstrate a historical understanding of causation, change and continuity
3. Interpret the array of primary sources relevant to different sub-fields of history
4. Understand the diverse methods and interpretive models employed in contemporary historical research
5. Understand the historiographical traditions important to the modern discipline of history
6. Write substantial research and analysis papers based on primary sources and contextualized in terms of relevant historiographical discussions
7. Manage the challenges and opportunities of teaching history within the secondary school social studies construct (for students pursuing social studies certification)
8. Conduct basic historical research and communicate research results and analysis in effective written communication
Programs related to Social Studies
n the Social Studies program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Social Studies:
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) with Social Studies Concentration
Social Studies careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of the Social Studies program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
96% of the Class of 2022 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
MEET ALUMNI FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY, POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.