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"This is one of the highest quality programs that NCSS reviewers have ever reviewed.”
In 2003 the National Council of Social Studies gave the highest possible rating to the University of Delaware's Secondary Education Social Studies program. NCSS considers the program to be a model for Secondary Education programs nationwide.

Welcome Future Teachers!

UD has a strong commitment to taking our students and moving them to the "head of the class" as tomorrow's teachers. With social science concentrations in History, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology, our teacher candidates are well-prepared to enter the workforce. While many of our teacher candidates seek placement within Delaware public and private schools, many also choose to teach in other states across the nation. Still more graduates are taking advantage of their training to teach abroad! Considering this,our program places a strong emphasis on pedagogical strategies that are effective across many demographics of students, as well as exposing our pre-service teachers to both state and national content standards.

As you navigate through our site, please be sure to reference the Frequently Asked Questions page to help you better understand the process and the concentrations of UD's Social Studies Education Program.

Prospective Social Studies Education students enrolled in the Associate in Arts Program & their Faculty advisors, please refer to the AA Advisement page to facilitate your advancement through the coursework.

 

History Education graduate Kelsey Grant talks about her student teaching experience

 

For all students planning on graduating in MAY 2014

Student teacher candidates for the Spring 2014 semester must submit all application documents by February 15, 2013. All application documents must be submitted to the History Dept (236 Munroe Hall).

In addition to your application, you must submit five Learning Portfolio entries in a 1 1/2 " binder along with your application. You also must have passed your Praxis I exam prior to applying. 

Instructions

Submit two copies of the following documents to the History Department Office (236 Munroe Hall) no later than February 15, 2013

  • Print and fill out the appropriate Program Checksheet, including all courses taken through spring 2013.
  • UDSIS Degree Audit Report
  • Degree completion form (Senior Checkout) sent to you via email from Arts & Science Advisement Center

Learning Portfolio Requirement

In addition to your application, you must turn in at least five Learning Portfolio entries to the History Department office by February 15, 2013. For learning Portfolio Instructions, go to:



New MA program announcement

Announcements

THE BERNICE SAMALONIS SOCIAL STUDIES AWARD

Sponsored by
The Middle States Council for the Social Studies

Mary Davis, President

Applications invited from:

Matriculated students pursuing certification in Secondary Social Studies, Citizenship, Social Science Education or in Elementary Education with a minor/concentration in a Social Science content area at a recognized Institution of Higher Education in the Middle Atlantic States area.

Scholarship: $500

Important Tip for all Social Studies Education Students

Important! Be sure to save ALL graded assignments and syllabi throughout your college career--including your courses in the AA Program!

In the News

UD Social Studies Education seniors teach Newark High School students

Newark High School students came to the University of Delaware on Oct. 25 to participate in lessons taught by UD social studies secondary education students, take a tour of campus and partake in focus groups. Read more