SOCIAL SCIENCE, SECONDARY CERTIFICATION
Social Science Certification makes graduates highly competitive for education positions, ensuring flexibility in course offerings and specialties.
Dr. Matthew Downs
Program Coordinator, Social Science, Secondary Certification,
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
251.442.2588
mdowns@umobile.edu
Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Secondary Certification
University of Mobile students who successfully complete a Bachelor of Science in Social Science with a concentration in Secondary Education and receive certification are eligible to teach history, government, political science, geography, psychology and sociology in grades 6-12. Students in this major are more flexible and more marketable due to the number of subject areas they are eligible to teach.
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
- Small classes with individual attention from faculty
- Program leads to certification – graduates are job-ready
- Interdisciplinary study crossing history, psychology, government and law, and more
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Secondary School Teacher
Researcher
Government Positions
Law School
“Our Bachelor of Science in Social Science graduates with Social Science Certification enter the job market with valuable skills and the flexibility to compete for positions in a number of fields. They truly are career-ready.”
Dr. Matthew Downs
Program Coordinator, Social Science
Associate Professor of History
Dean, College of Arts & Sciences