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Did you know the demand for secondary teachers is growing and will continue to grow by 15 percent over the next decade? Now is a great time to become a Social Studies teacher! As a secondary Social Studies teacher (grades 7-12), you will help young people:
- Learn to read and evaluate sources carefully and sharpen their skills to discern truth from falsehood
- Seek multiple perspectives and build reasoned arguments about what to believe
- Question simple narratives and listen for missing or misrepresented perspectives
- Engage in civil, evidence-based discourse on critical issues
Why should you seek certification in Secondary Social Studies at the University of Maryland?
The Secondary Education Social Studies Area of Concentration program offers students a cutting-edge teacher preparation experience. Our program allows you students to gain critical knowledge and skills to become an effective teacher in our diverse and multicultural society.
Once admitted to the program, you will:
Learn a social justice-oriented approach to teaching social studies and supporting all students to succeed
Practice making social studies content and skills relevant, engaging, and transformative for students.
Learn alongside a range of experts in social studies education, including College of Education faculty, university supervisors, and mentor teachers
Work closely over the course of an academic year with an excellent history, government, or economics teacher at one of our partner schools
There are many ways into this program...
The undergraduate pathway is designed for incoming freshmen, transfer students and current UMD students who are looking either to change majors or to add a fifth year to their undergraduate experience and earn a Master's in Education.
The graduate pathway is designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and seek a Master's in Education.
To learn more about the program, please click here.