Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences – Secondary Education

 

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Imagine a career where you are not just teaching subjects, but inspiring curiosity, fostering critical thinking, and molding the next generation of leaders! As an education major, you have the power to ignite a lifelong love for learning, and it enables you to travel on a fulfilling journey that not only has the power to transform the lives of your students, but also your own. Our faculty seeks to reaffirm Christian ideals through the study of social sciences.

Why Education?

    • Median Pay - $53,104*
    • 187-day contract
    • Greater than 90% job placement
    • Family-friendly schedule
    • Opportunity for public, private, and charter schools
    • Transforms lives
    • *https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/public-school-teacher-salary/al

About the Curriculum

Example Social Science Program of Study (Suggested First and Second Year Plan)

Major: B.S. in Social Sciences – Secondary Education

Fall Year 1 

BI1315 (3) Biblical Worldview I
EH1301 (3) English Composition I
FAF1111 (1) Faulkner Foundations
SED2020 (0) Introduction to Education
SED2322 (3) Foundations of Education
MH1338 (3) Finite Math (or higher)
PE 1300 (3) Lifetime Fitness
16 credits

Spring Year 1

BI1316 (3) Biblical Worldview II
EH1302 (3) English Composition II
HY1301 (3) Survey of US History to 1877
SOS2310 (3) Principles of Economics
BI2319 (3) Christian Ethics
15 credits

Fall Year 2 

HY2320 (3) American Cultural Heritage
BIO1301 (3) Principles of Biology I
BIO1101 (1) Principles of Biology I lab
SED3340 (3) The Exceptional Learner
HY2311 (3) World Civilization I
EH 2301/2303/2304 (3) Literature Elective
16 credits

Spring Year 2

HY1302 (3) Survey of US History from 1877 to present
SOS3350 (3) Research and Writing in the Social Sciences
SOS3330 (3) Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in America
SED3338 (3) Reading and Writing in Content Area
HY3304 (3) The Civil War and Reconstruction
15 credits

Faulkner University

Founded in 1942, our institution is Alabama’s premier private Christian university. Our robust academic offerings include more than 70 degree programs, seven online degree programs, and 15 graduate degree programs. Whether you enroll in one of our online programs or attend classes on campus, you’ll find a welcoming, supportive community with plenty of opportunities to get involved.

Faulkner University has more than 30 student organizations and clubs, as well as several intercollegiate sports teams. Plus, all undergraduate students complete 160 hours of volunteer service — helping you get connected on campus and beyond.

Learn More about the Education Department at Faulkner University

If you’re looking for an education degree program grounded in a Christian worldview, consider Faulkner University. With options for both online and in-person study at our four AL campuses, we welcome both local and remote students. Request more information or start your online application today.