PhD in Social Studies Education in Norman United States | University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma's Social Studies Education graduate program equips students to enhance their teaching and research skills across multiple educational stages, from early childhood through university settings. Tailored for current PK-12 social studies educators, the curriculum examines how to effectively integrate disciplines like history, geography, sociology, and political science to foster engaged citizenship in our complex democratic society. This program also serves career-changers pursuing social studies certification and seasoned educators aiming to teach at the collegiate level. Alumni from our master's and PhD programs now instruct social studies in diverse environments, ranging from elementary schools to prestigious universities nationwide.