Dual Major in Adolescence Education: Social Studies and Sociology (7-12) Major

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Combine a degree in sociology with first-class professional education preparation and you will be ready to tackle a grades 7-12 classroom as a social studies teacher. You’ll also obtain a solid liberal arts education that fosters versatility in the world of work and good citizenship.

Career Potential

• Teaching adolescence social studies
• Professional schools such as law or social work
• Business
• Government and non-profit agencies and organizations

What Will I Learn?

• You’ll take courses in the various fields of economics, geography, history, social studies and psychology.
• You’ll choose from a variety of electives to individualize your degree.

Special Features

• Student teaching in grades 7-12

Get Involved

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

• Work on public policy issues with NYPIRG on campus
• Join the Student Government Association (SGA)
• Check out the applied learning opportunities through the Institute for Civic Engagement (ICE)

Student Clubs

Sociology/Anthropology club

Honor Societies

Alpha Kappa Delta for sociology

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