About the BA in Social Studies Education Degree
Why Study Social Studies Education at Cedarville?
Would you like to teach history, government, geography, or other areas of social studies? Cedarville’s distinctly Christian, accredited adolescent and young adult (AYA) social studies education major will train you to teach social studies for grades 7–12 in Christian or public schools. You'll experience a quality education taught from a biblical worldview by committed and thoughtful Christians with extensive experience and expertise.
Through theological grounding,
intellectual training, and your teaching licensure, you'll be equipped to impact the culture for Christ by leading students in the classroom. Teaching will provide you with daily opportunities to serve both your students and fellow teachers. At Cedarville, you'll build lasting connections, deepen your knowledge of God's world and its intricacies, and be prepared to engage your students in that same pursuit of knowledge, all for the glory of Christ.
What Sets Cedarville Apart?
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Biblical Worldview
The Bible is the authority for research and study in every class you'll take. -
Mentoring Christian Faculty
You'll be taught by highly-credentialed professors who want you to succeed. -
Top Placement Rates
Our graduates achieve top career and grad school placement rates — 10% above the national average.
Program Overview
From Our Students:
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The faculty go out of their way to serve students and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage the world critically as a follower of Christ. The professors are not only incredibly knowledgeable in their fields, but they never cease to challenge me and push me to work harder, think deeper, and reach farther in my education and in my future career. I am beyond blessed to have been a part of this department.
– Emily Gifford '21 Department of History and Government 
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Program News
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Continued Growth: Cedarville Trustees Approve Key Initiatives
Nearly six years after launching the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in Cedarville University’s 138-year history—a $175 million initiative--the final building from the campaign was approved for construction by the board of trustees at its annual meeting on January 31. -
Transformational: Cedarville University Receives $15 Million Gift
The most successful fundraising campaign in Cedarville University’s 137-year history, One Thousand Days Transformed: The Campaign for Cedarville, just received a $15 million gift from donors who expressed their passion for the mission of the institution while requesting their gift remain anonymous.