Bachelor of Science in Social Science Education

Do you love studying history and have a passion for teaching others? SBU's social science education degree will equip you to become a history teacher at the secondary education level (grades 9-12) with a core of history courses.

The need is great for qualified social science teachers who also are dedicated to viewing teaching as a ministry and will be good role models for today's young students.

The SBU Advantage

• Field experience opportunities begin as early as your freshman year and culminate with a student teaching experience your senior year, providing valuable real-world experiences and networking opportunities.
• Study from a multi-disciplinary, broad curriculum that will thoroughly prepare you for your career while also challenging you to treat your profession as a mission field.
• Benefit from highly qualified faculty in both the history/political science and education disciplines.

Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university offering more than 100 areas of academic study at undergraduate and graduate levels throughout four physical campuses in Bolivar, Mountain View, Salem, and Springfield, Mo., plus an online campus.

Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university with:

• More than 100 areas of academic study on undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels;
• Faculty who are passionate about you, your education, and your future success;
• Global service and mission projects to share your faith and develop as a servant leader;
• Vibrant campus life within a close-knit community for getting involved and developing lifelong friendships; and
• Five campuses throughout the southwest and south central Missouri. The 152-acre main campus is in Bolivar, Mo., population 10,300 about 25 minutes north of Springfield, Mo. Additional campuses are in Mountain View, Salem, and Springfield, Mo., and Online.

Liberal arts schools provide both breadth and depth. Breadth is offered across the curriculum with coursework in the arts, sciences, and humanities, with the goal of preparing students for life. Depth is provided through the major, which focuses on preparation for work in a specific field. In a Christian liberal arts education, the Christian lens is the primary lens for learning. Breadth and depth in a Christian liberal arts setting also mean a focus on critical thinking so that non-Christian perspectives are examined (but not endorsed) and students are prepared to serve in secular careers and in service to Christ.