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Building Global Citizens
Social studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Within the school program, social studies provides coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics, and natural sciences. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.
Curriculum and Courses
For this major, you’ll take introductory and advanced American, European, and non-Western history as well as introductory surveys in political science, geography, economics, anthropology, or sociology. A few of the courses you will take in this major include:
- PHL 131 Introduction to Ethics
- GEO 101 Global Forces, Local Diversity
- HST 111 Survey of American History
- POL 201 Political Thinking
- EDP 301A Assessment and Evaluation in Educational Settings
At Miami, there’s something for everyone.
When I initially left my career in law to teach, I knew I wanted to attend a university that would challenge me to become a social studies educator, rather than a former lawyer who teaches history. Everything at Miami, from the professors to the experiential learning, to the research played a huge role in preparing me to be the best educator possible. Similar to every education program, Miami taught us the nuts and bolts of day-to-day teaching, but what set Miami apart was that we were implored to consider the role of social studies education in society at large. This key distinction gave me an enlightening and unique perspective on education that I use in my classroom every day.
Estevan J. Molina, J.D.
Additional Opportunities
Urban Cohort
The Urban Cohort is a community-based approach to teacher education. Miami faculty and Urban Cohort students collaborate with high-need schools and community-based organizations to prepare teachers who are grounded in the life of the community.
Facts and Stats
Your college experience here will be one of the most exciting times of your life. To make sure of this, we’ll provide you with a powerful support system.
First-to-second year retention
Miami University Data
Among Public Universities in the United States for Four-Year Graduation Rate
OIRE
of 2022 Graduates Were Employed or Continuing Their Education By Fall 2022
OIRE
ADMISSION AND AID
This is Where Your Journey to Miami University Begins
Explore what it means to be a college student at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where students prepare to go anywhere and everywhere. We’ll be here to help every step of the way as you prepare for college admission, enrollment, and success.