Social Studies Education - SUNY College at Buffalo

Social Studies Education from SUNY College at Buffalo is a Campus Certificate Sociology degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The social studies education (7-12) postbaccalaureate teacher certification program leads to eligibility for a New York State initial certificate to teach social studies in grades 7-12. This program is designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in history or social science, or another discipline with a 36-credit concentration in history and/or social science courses, and who intend to complete the coursework required for New York State certification to teach social studies in secondary or middle schools. The program supplies the background knowledge necessary for teachers to implement the New York State learning standards for social studies in grades 7-12. It also meets the standards set by national professional organizations, such as the National Council for the Social Studies and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. After successfully completing the teacher certification program and passing required New York State teacher certification exams, students are eligible to apply for New York State certification through the Teacher Certification Office, Caudell Hall 101. No degree or certificate is awarded by Buffalo State. To student teach, a student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75, as well as maintain grades of C or higher in SSE 303 and SSE 309. View more details on SUNY College at Buffalo . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sociology courses.