Phase I: Freshman - Sophomore Year

Students complete their general education requirements and begin social studies content courses like Political Science or Western Civilizations. They explore various careers in education, and become immersed in the discipline and culture of teaching and learning before they focus on the methods of teaching social studies during Phase II.

Courses explore the teacher's roles in facilitating learning at all levels of development, diversity, the role of schools, and career exploration. Work with students of varying ages through field experiences.

Phase II: Junior Year - First Semester Senior Year

Provides students with experience in the methods of teaching social studies with a corresponding field experience. Education courses include an introduction to social studies education, methodology for teaching social studies, and assessment within the field. Inquiry courses focus on how problems of schools, family, commuity, and society affect educators, classroom management, and special needs learners.

Phase III: Second Semester Senior Year

This phase includes a semester-long, full-time student teaching internship. Candidates are assigned to a social studies classroom for a 15-week period under the mentorship of an experienced master teacher.

Phase IV: Induction

Faculty continue to support graduates into their first two years of teaching.