Bachelor of Science - Adolescent Education - Social Studies (Grades 7-12)

Become a certified social studies teacher with our Bachelor's in Adolescent Education at LIU Post. Gain hands-on experience and apply today!

Program Description The Bachelor of Science program in Adolescence Education: Social Studies at LIU Post prepares a new generation of social studies teachers to cultivate and enhance student success. This program equips students with the skills, knowledge, and foundation to motivate middle and high school students at various skill levels to learn the fundamentals of history, economics, politics, and culture. The program includes supervised practice teaching in actual classrooms at two grade levels (7 to 9 and 10 to 12), allowing students to observe certified teachers, interact with students, and understand the adolescent mindset as it relates to social studies. After students complete the degree requirements and successfully pass all certification tests (LAST, ATS-W and CSTs), they will be awarded Initial Teaching Certification by the New York State Department of Education to teach social studies to grades 7 to 12. The Bachelor of Science in Adolescence Education: Social Studies is a joint program between LIU Post’s College of Education, Information and Technology and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The teacher-education programs in LIU Post's Department of Teaching and Learning are nationally accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).