Pre-Secondary Education : Social Studies

Program Overview

The Associate of Arts in Pre-Secondary Education: Social Studies is a two-year program designed for students aiming to become secondary teachers in grades 7-12. It provides a foundational understanding of social studies content and teaching methodologies for diverse and dynamic learning environments. Through coursework and field experiences, the program prepares students for the challenges and rewards of teaching in various educational settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Associate of Arts (AA) in Pre-Secondary Education: Social Studies is a two-year program offered at UC Clermont. It is designed for students who aspire to become secondary teachers in grades 7-12. The program focuses on developing a deep understanding of social studies content and the complex human and social factors involved in educating students. It also emphasizes practices that support diversity and lifelong learning.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a strong foundation in social studies content knowledge.
• To develop students' understanding of the teaching and learning process in secondary education.
• To prepare students for the challenges and rewards of teaching in a diverse and changing world.

Careers:

Bachelor Degree:

• Teacher
• Tutor
• Instructional Coordinator
• Curriculum Designer

Associate Degree:

• Teacher Assistant
• Child Care Worker

Other:

• Education majors are required to volunteer in local schools, typically between 10-20 hours per semester, in conjunction with their coursework.
• Students must have reliable transportation and the ability to visit schools during regular business hours.
• An annual background check is required (approximately $60).
• Students must meet the admission requirements of the transfer/transition institution's program to progress into a bachelor-level education program.
This includes a minimum GPA, background check, and possible content exam.
• UC Clermont students have access to free tutoring and academic support services through Learning Commons.
• The Learning Commons provides centralized academic support for all University of Cincinnati students by bringing together faculty, best-practices in teaching and learning, and hundreds of outstanding peer educators to create flexible academic success programming.
• Free services available to UC Clermont students include academic coaching, group review sessions, success skills workshops, and tutoring in writing, math, science, and more.
• Services are available on-campus or virtually.
• In order to graduate from UC Clermont, a student must:
• Complete all required coursework and program requirements.
• Obtain at least a 2.0 university grade point average.
• Be in good academic standing; that is, not on academic or disciplinary probation or suspension.
• Meet the college's residency requirement of 20 semester credit hours.
• File formal application for the degree by the posted semester of graduation deadline.
• We accept transfer applications all year long, and you may start any semester, provided your transcripts arrive in time to be evaluated before the start of the semester you wish to attend.
• If you have not taken college-level mathematics or English, you will need to take the placement test.
• Other UC students may transfer into Clermont College by completing the application for change in college and program.
• You must demonstrate English proficiency.
You must also meet admissions deadlines and visa requirements, and provide documentation of sufficient funds before we can complete your admission.
• The University of Cincinnati and all regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.