SOCIAL SCIENCE, SECONDARY CERTIFICATION
Social Science Certification makes graduates highly competitive for education positions, ensuring flexibility in course offerings and specialties.
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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
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“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