BA in Social Studies Teaching in Indianapolis United States | University of Indianapolis

Earning a social studies education degree from UIndy equips you with essential skills for teaching history while deepening your understanding of government, geography, economics, sociology, and psychology.
Our department collaborates closely with Teacher Education to prepare future secondary social studies educators. The program merges a history bachelor's degree with specialized coursework in government and geography, creating strong foundations for social studies licensure. Notably, every UIndy graduate taking the certification exam since our curriculum redesign has successfully earned their teaching credentials.
Middle and high school teaching certification requires completion of the history bachelor's requirements, four government and geography courses each, two additional social studies electives, plus education coursework. For academic guidance, you'll work with dual advisors - one from History & Political Science and another from Teacher Education.

PROGRAM BENEFITS
Perfect track record of students passing the social studies Praxis II exam
Dedicated faculty with deep subject expertise
Combined history BA with government and geography specializations
Comprehensive approach to social studies education
Strong focus on analytical skills, writing proficiency, and research methods