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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 of 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 2013

Student teacher candidates for the Spring 2013 semester must submit all application documents by February 17, 2012. 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 17, 2012

  • Print and fill out the appropriate Program Checksheet, including all courses taken through spring 2012.
  • Your verified Field Experience Records for EDUC413 and EDUC419 (if completed by February 2012)
  • UDSIS Degree Progress 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 18, 2012. For learning Portfolio Instructions, go to:



Justin Comegys

Christiana High School teacher and History Education graduate Justin Comegys while student teaching at Smyrna High School
   

  

Announcements

THE BERNICE SAMALONIS SOCIAL STUDIES AWARD

Sponsored by
The Middle States Council for the Social Studies
Rebecca L. Herndon, 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

Requirements:

  • A demonstrated intent to teach Social Studies in elementary, middle or high school
  • A full-time student about to enter the junior or senior year of an undergraduate certification program or the first year of graduate certification program
  • A 3.0 or above GPA
  • It is expected that the scholarship winner will be present at the MSCSS conference in Baltimore (March 8-10, 2012) and receive his/her award.

Submit the following items:

  • Resume 500 word statement of your career goals
  • Recommendations from two (2) current professors
  • Official academic transcript

To:
Dr. David A. Pierfy
Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Rd.
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15, 2011

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!

You will need to provide selected assignments and syllabi in order to submit the required Learning Portfolio early in the spring semester of your junior year.

Create folders (both hard copy  and electronic) so that you can save and access these materials for the Learning Portfolio requirement.