College of Education, Department of Curriculum & Instruction Secondary Social Studies Education (B.A.) Teacher Preparation

Inspire students to think critically about current events and better comprehend the world around them.

You'll learn to think  about facts, such as historical dates, events, names, and places, as if they are building blocks. As a social studies teacher, you can help students use these blocks to put current events into context and build a broader understanding. Our faculty have developed a framework for teaching social studies that will give your students intentional exposure to cultures they see through globalization in the world today.

Please note that the Secondary Social Studies Education major does not result in teacher certification, but does prepare you for graduate study in secondary education. When you complete the B.A., you can apply to the Master’s with Initial Certification (MIC) Social Studies Education degree program to become certified in the state of Kentucky.

Why Study With Us?

• You'll experience a wide variety of classes and a wealth of field experiences
• You will use your knowledge in balanced ways to prepare all students you work with for success in and after high school.
• You will be equipped and inspired to prepare your future students (grades 8-12), teaching history, anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, and sociology.
• You will be taught by leading faculty in the field, who work together to continuously monitor how the program is relevant to current professional challenges so that they can adjust their teaching and learning experiences to provide a dynamic preparation for pre-professional students.

State Authorization & Licensure

If you plan to complete a University of Kentucky online program while living outside of Kentucky, you should check the Out-of-State Students page to determine if the University of Kentucky is authorized to provide this program in your state of residence. If you plan to use the degree to seek licensure, you should also determine if the degree meets the educational requirements for licensure in your state.

Refund Policies

You can find tuition refund policies, deadlines, amounts, and other important information on the UK Student Account Services website.