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Gabe
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What are good classes to take in college to become a social studies teacher?
11th grader at Grundy Center High School
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Karissa Helton
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You will need to take social studies classes and education classes. I am only addressing the social studies classes because you can take some of these as AP courses in 12th grade. You will need certain classes to prepare you for the Social Studies Praxis Exam and to obtain a license. Look at the Department of Education's Teacher Licensure page for your state to know what classes are required. After completing these classes you will be prepared for the Social Studies Praxis Exam. Here is what my state requires (Nevada):
A. Twenty-one (21) semester credits which must include three (3) semester credits in each of the following
areas:
1. Economics
2. Geography
3. History of the United States
4. History of the world
5. Political science
6. Ethnic Studies; and
7. Psychology or sociology
B. Fifteen (15) additional semester credits to include coursework in any of the following areas:
1. Economics
2. Geography
3. History of the United States
4. History of the world; or
5. Political science
A. Twenty-one (21) semester credits which must include three (3) semester credits in each of the following
areas:
1. Economics
2. Geography
3. History of the United States
4. History of the world
5. Political science
6. Ethnic Studies; and
7. Psychology or sociology
B. Fifteen (15) additional semester credits to include coursework in any of the following areas:
1. Economics
2. Geography
3. History of the United States
4. History of the world; or
5. Political science
Kaory Jaimez
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Hi Gabe,
The path to becoming a teacher can vary based on where you're aiming to teach. If your goal is to inspire young minds in middle school or high school, you'll need to join a specific credential program. You'll find that subjects like social studies and English often share similar prerequisites. Remember, every step you take towards this goal is a step towards shaping the future. You've got this!
The path to becoming a teacher can vary based on where you're aiming to teach. If your goal is to inspire young minds in middle school or high school, you'll need to join a specific credential program. You'll find that subjects like social studies and English often share similar prerequisites. Remember, every step you take towards this goal is a step towards shaping the future. You've got this!
Sasha Joogoolsingh
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Tampa, Florida
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Hello Gabe,
If you're interested in becoming a Social Studies teacher, you'll need to earn a Bachelor's degree in a field related to social studies. This role involves guiding students through subjects like history, geography, sociology, and political science. Your course load might include subjects such as history, geography, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, teaching methods, educational issues, child psychology, and classroom strategies.
While pursuing your bachelor's degree, you'll also need to complete a certain number of classroom observation hours. This involves visiting local schools, observing teachers and students during lessons, and often helping out. After each observation, you'll write logs, essays, and responses to case studies to show what you've learned and how you plan to use this knowledge in your own classroom.
In most states, you'll need to earn a teaching license if you want to become a teacher. This involves passing a series of exams that test your knowledge of the subject you wish to teach, the most effective teaching methods for the grade levels you aim to teach, and the specific state requirements for that subject. Pursuing a master's degree as a Social Studies teacher can provide benefits like a higher salary, opportunities for advancement, or job security. You can earn this master's degree in a social sciences discipline or in education.
I hope this information is helpful. Wishing you the best on your journey!
If you're interested in becoming a Social Studies teacher, you'll need to earn a Bachelor's degree in a field related to social studies. This role involves guiding students through subjects like history, geography, sociology, and political science. Your course load might include subjects such as history, geography, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, anthropology, teaching methods, educational issues, child psychology, and classroom strategies.
While pursuing your bachelor's degree, you'll also need to complete a certain number of classroom observation hours. This involves visiting local schools, observing teachers and students during lessons, and often helping out. After each observation, you'll write logs, essays, and responses to case studies to show what you've learned and how you plan to use this knowledge in your own classroom.
In most states, you'll need to earn a teaching license if you want to become a teacher. This involves passing a series of exams that test your knowledge of the subject you wish to teach, the most effective teaching methods for the grade levels you aim to teach, and the specific state requirements for that subject. Pursuing a master's degree as a Social Studies teacher can provide benefits like a higher salary, opportunities for advancement, or job security. You can earn this master's degree in a social sciences discipline or in education.
I hope this information is helpful. Wishing you the best on your journey!