BSEd In Integrated Social Studies Education, Ashland University

This program combines content from the College of Arts and Sciences with teaching theory and practice from the College of Education. It aims to prepare students to become knowledgeable and effective social studies teachers by offering guidance from expert faculty, in-classroom experiences, and a comprehensive curriculum covering history, political science, economics, geography, psychology, sociology, and more. The program emphasizes both content mastery and pedagogical skills, ensuring students are ready to teach in high schools. A notable feature is the final student teaching semester, where students gain real classroom experience under supervision. The program offers small class sizes, personalized mentorship, and the opportunity to participate in professional development workshops, including the prestigious Ashbrook Scholar program.