BA in Education for Licensure - Social Studies Education in Manchester United States | Southern New Hampshire University

Southern New Hampshire University's Bachelor of Education for Licensure program prepares aspiring educators by covering fundamental teaching methods and educational theories, ultimately qualifying graduates for New Hampshire teaching certification.
Participants can choose up to two specializations from these options: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Education with General Special Education, English Education, General Special Education, Middle School Science Education, or Social Studies Education. This curriculum delivers thorough training in educational methodologies and concludes with an intensive yearlong student teaching placement. Graduates emerge as stronger candidates for teaching roles in competitive job markets.
SNHU's School of Arts, Sciences and Education holds initial licensure accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington, DC 20036, 202-223-0077). Detailed program information and performance metrics under this accreditation are available on our CAEP Accreditation page.
CAEP promotes fairness and quality in teacher preparation through rigorous accreditation standards that verify program excellence while encouraging ongoing enhancements to benefit P-12 learners. This accreditation guarantees that educator programs equip future teachers with subject mastery, student understanding, and practical classroom training for immediate teaching effectiveness.
The Social Studies Education concentration within SNHU's BA in Education for Licensure program explores conventional, contemporary, and evidence-based instructional methods. Learners combine academic coursework with extensive fieldwork beginning in their first year, culminating in a senior-year teaching residency. The program provides a well-rounded liberal arts foundation coupled with specialized training to effectively educate middle and high school students. Coursework spans core disciplines including history, political science, economics, and geography, along with supplementary studies in psychology and sociology.