The dual History-Social Science Education program at UGA combines the requirements for both the A.B. in History from the College of Arts and Sciences and B.S.Ed. in Social Studies Education from the College of Education into one program.
Students build an understanding of history and culture from ancient to modern times with breadth and depth of knowledge of geographic regions around the world, time periods, and thematic understanding of social, political, and economic changes in human society in order to teach these social studies to grades 6-12.
Courses include surveys with general overviews of core issues in African, American, Asian, Latin American, Western, and World History as well as more specialized upper level courses which students tailor to their specific interests. Majors spend a significant amount of time observing and engaging teachers in partner schools, ultimately planning, teaching, and assessing actual students while choosing an area of teaching specialization in Economics, History, Geography, or Political Science.
Careers are available as teachers in schools, museums, and historic sites; researchers in historical organizations, resource management, think tanks, and preservation; communication journalists, editors, and multimedia producers; information managers such as archivists and librarians; advocates in law, litigation, and legislative support; and contractors for corporations and nonprofit organizations. Advanced degrees in history, law, and public policy are also a consideration.
Study Abroad Options: UGA at Oxford Study Abroad Program; UGA in Paris; Consortium for Overseas Student Teaching (COST); Study Abroad in Peru; Study Abroad Program - Japan; Study Abroad Program in Oaxaca, Mexico; UGA Study Abroad in Cortona, Italy; UGA Study Abroad in Verona, Italy; UGA Study Abroad in Zimbabwe; UGA Study Abroad programs in Japan, China, Taiwan, and Tanzania