Social Studies Education / Political Science (BA)

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Explore your interest in political science and become qualified to teach social studies in grades five through 12 at Southern New Hampshire University.

Earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in social studies teacher education with a concentration in political science and complete New Hampshire certification requirements to teach social studies in middle and high schools. (New Hampshire teacher certification is reciprocal in most states.)

We emphasize real-world experience at SNHU. Here you won’t have to wait until senior year to get into a classroom. Our students begin working – not just observing -- in real classrooms first semester, freshman year.

Award-Winning Faculty
Our faculty have experience teaching children and remain current in their fields. They are members of state education committees, winners of national awards and your biggest supporters.

Program Highlights

• Begin getting field experience first semester, freshman year. 
• Become prepared to teach history, government, economics and geography.
• Become qualified for career opportunities at the middle and high school levels. 
• Choose to earn a dual certification in special education and increase your career opportunities.   
• Create e-portfolios that will help you with student teaching and your job search.
• Learn from faculty with extensive experience and great connections.

Career Outlook
The outlook for education jobs in the years ahead looks promising for graduates; many veteran teachers approaching retirement will drive demand for new teachers over the next decade.