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Get ready for a teaching career in middle or high school social studies and history with the Bachelor of Arts in Social Science program, which includes an Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential. This program blends intensive studies in history and social sciences with specialized focus on world, U.S., and California history.
Through the BA Social Science curriculum, you'll gain fresh perspectives on familiar cultures and locations while honing your abilities in critical analysis, reading, writing, and research. With its emphasis on teaching methods and hands-on student teaching experience, you'll complete the program fully equipped to educate students in social studies and/or history at the secondary level. Note that this Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Single Subject Credential currently follows California-specific credentialing standards.
To earn a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Social Science and Single Subject Teaching Credential (California), students must fulfill at least 180 quarter units as outlined, including 45 units completed at National University, 76.5 upper-division units, and a minimum of 69 General Education units. Without transfer credits, additional elective courses may be required to meet the total degree unit requirements. Below are the specific course requirements for this degree.