Secondary Education-Social Studies (B.S.Ed.)

Program: B.S.Ed.
Department of Educational Studies
College of Education and Public Policy

Neff Hall 250 ~ 260-481-4146 ~ ipfw.edu/educ

The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

• Becoming more caring, humane and functional citizens in a global, multicultural, democratic society 
• Improving the human condition by creating positive learning environments
• Becoming change agents by demonstrating reflective professional practice
• Solving client problems through clear, creative analyses
• Assessing client performance, creating and executing effective teaching, counseling, and educational leadership by utilizing a variety of methodologies reflecting current related research
• Utilizing interdisciplinary scholarship, demonstrating technology and critical literacies, and effectively communicating with all stakeholders.

The B.S.Ed. in secondary education-social studies is intended to prepare students for successful careers as social studies teachers of youth in middle school/junior high and high school settings.  Upon satisfactory completion of the program, and the other requirements listed under Teacher Licensure in the Special Academic Regulations, you are eligible to apply for an Indiana teaching license.  These requirements are subject to change based upon program and state regulations.

To earn the B.S.Ed. in secondary education-social studies, you must satisfy the requirements of IPFW (see Part 8 ) and the College of Education and Public Policy.