Education: Grades 6-12 Social Studies Education Major, A.S.

This curriculum is designed for students seeking licensure in 6-12 social studies education. This curriculum prepares students to transfer to any four-year college or university teacher preparation program. Courses in this degree are designed to satisfy some of the endorsement and professional course requirements of a Virginia teaching license. In EDU 200 Foundations of Education, students will identify the endorsement (content) courses they need to earn a teaching license. Students should meet with a Teacher Education faculty member or Education Field Placement Coordinator and Advising Specialist to select the correct courses for their area of licensure. EDU 200 Foundations of Education and EDU 204 Teaching in a Diverse Society both require 20-hour field placements in a K-12 public school. Students will be required to complete a background check before being placed in the schools. Students with criminal records should consult with the Teacher Education Field Placement Coordinator before enrolling in the courses. Students are strongly encouraged to take the VCLA after completing ENG 111 College Composition I, ENG 112 College Composition II, Eng-literature course, and CST 100 Principles of Public Speaking or CST 110 Introduction to Human Communication.

Two Years

Students are strongly advised to consult with the academic advisor/counselor in Teacher Education prior to making decisions regarding their academic pathway and carefully review and understand the specific requirements of their intended four-year Virginia institution to facilitate a smooth transition. 

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Students must choose courses from two of the following three areas: Fine Arts, Humanities, and Literature. Credit will not be awarded for taking two courses from the same area.