Dual Major in Adolescence Education: Social Studies and Economics Major

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Take your major in economics to the adolescent classroom with this dual degree program. With additional course work, professional teacher preparation and student teaching, you’ll be prepared to embark on a career as a social studies teacher for grades 7-12.

Career Potential

• High school social studies teacher
• Economist
• Consultant
• Financial analyst
• Professional schools such as law or social work
• Business
• Government and non-profit agencies and organizations

What Will I Learn?

You’ll be able to explore

• International trade and finance
• Economic development
• Money and banking
• Environmental economics

Plus interesting and timely topics related to

• Government spending
• Globalization
• The importance of politics and our economy

Special Features

• Student Teaching/Cooperative Education
• Economics Club
• Study abroad opportunities
• 4+1 M.B.A. program with Clarkson University

Get Involved

College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with extracurricular opportunities.

Student Clubs

• Education Club
• Student Government Association

Honor Societies

Omicron Delta Epsilon, International Honor Society for Economics

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