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In the Social Science education program, you will be equipped to help students understand history, society, geography, economics and more, and examine how those concepts interact and affect culture and human behavior. After completing the program requirements, you will be fully qualified to teach social studies courses at the 7-12 grade level in public and private school settings.
The Department of History at the University of Nebraska at Kearney gives students a working knowledge of past events, people, ideas and values in the United States and in other parts of the world. Students will gain an understanding of contemporary society from a social science perspective that includes multi-cultural and global contexts.
UNK’s teacher education programs offer an unmatched reputation and legacy that our graduates take with them to their schools and throughout their careers. Our faculty believe in the importance of getting future educators into the classroom early and often, and help to guide students through early field experiences and student teaching.
Those interested in becoming teachers must first be admitted to the Teacher Education program. The Praxis® Core Academic Skills for Educators tests are the approved Basic Skills test for program admission. Passing scores must be achieved in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. More information on admission requirements for the Teacher Education program can be found in the university catalog.
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Social Science 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement, Bachelor of Arts in Education
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Social Science 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
At the Junior or Senior level students must take HIST 496. The course topic reduces the hours required accordingly in Advanced US, European, or Non-Western History. See advisor.
*400-level course
"I think that teachers can have a great impact on a person’s life and I hope to be a positive influence on my students every day. I think that UNK truly prepared me for life beyond college. The things I learned in the classroom helped me prepare for my career, and the life experiences I had in Kearney helped me prepare to become a responsible adult."
Elkhorn Public Schools, Elkhorn, NE
UNK is Nebraska’s most affordable university even BEFORE financial aid is awarded. You’ll quickly discover that no one works harder than UNK to reduce the cost of an education and provide the best value. Learn more about scholarships and financial aid for your Social Science 7-12 Teaching Field Endorsement Degree Program
at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
