The United States depends on civic-minded and informed citizens to sustain its ideals. But, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 53 percent of 12th graders leave high school with “below basic” knowledge of U.S. history while only 27 percent are considered proficient in civics.

Maranatha offers a well-rounded major to help reverse the trend and teach through a biblical lens. As a Social Studies Education major, you will receive a rigorous foundation in U.S. History and World History, as well as courses in psychology, economics, sociology, geography, and political science. You’ll learn critical thinking skills and responsibility as an informed American citizen—all from a biblical perspective.

To ensure a strong understanding of social studies, you’ll take 36 credits of history as well as  6 to 12 credits in the other studies disciplines like economics, political science, geography, psychology, and sociology.  The Social Studies Education program is designed to meet the licensure requirements of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Suggested Schedule

This is the suggested class list for the Social Studies Education major. You may also want to look over the details for our History Education major.

Career Options

• Social studies teacher
• Teacher
• Cartographer
• Market researcher
• International business
• Archivist
• Researcher
• Urban planner
• Governmental relations
• Lawyer
• Lobbyist
• Foreign service lobbyist
• Probation officer
• Federal service worker
• Administrator
• Government worker