The Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Integrated Social Studies prepares prospective teachers to be purposeful, deliberative and reflective practitioners, who teach students to contribute to the deepening of democracy, and promote the common good. The program is designed to develop pre-service teachers who learn from practice; engage in collaborative inquiry and partnerships to promote student learning and continued professional growth, create equitable classrooms, plan/organize meaningful lessons and assessments; and view themselves as curriculum developers who recognize that social studies content and curriculum are more than information in textbooks and standardized curriculum guides. The Integrated Social Studies major comprises the following concentrations which prepares students to build on and integrate their content knowledge as part of developing participatory, democratic citizens: Economics Geography History Political Science Sociology Graduates are prepared to teach social studies in grades 7-12 and are recommended for Ohio licensure upon completion of all state requirements.

Graduates of this program will be able to: Demonstrate an ability to teach and the propensity to teach in ways that can be characterized as powerful as defined by the National Council for the Social Studies (active, challenging, meaningful, integrative and value-based). Demonstrate in written lesson plans and their teaching an understanding of the integrated nature of social studies. Demonstrate sufficient content knowledge across multiple areas of social studies.