BA in Social Studies

As a Social Studies major, you will explore the richness of past cultures and their impact on today’s society. You will begin to uncover the culturally-grounded assumptions that have influenced people's perceptions and behavior in the past and how those assumptions have shaped your own identity and behavior.

Through your course work, you will learn to effectively locate and analyze primary and secondary sources relevant to historical inquiry. You will research and present your own interpretations of the past in various personal and professional contexts. Your degree in Social Studies prepares you to teach secondary education when combined with our Master of Arts in Teaching 4.5 program. As a Social Studies major, your internship will provide you with the experience, training, and professional skills you need to begin your career or apply to graduate programs.

Founded in 1937 and located in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon–Warner Pacific University is a Christ-centered, urban, liberal arts university that is dedicated to making higher education accessible and equitable for students from diverse backgrounds.

Smaller class sizes provide our students with a personalized, holistic education in a welcoming, safe environment. We understand the challenge of walking the college journey alone, which is why at Warner Pacific, we are leaders in relational learning. We believe that a degree should be more than just a piece of paper. At Warner Pacific, you will gain the confidence, knowledge, and professional network you need to make a difference in your family and your community.