Teacher Preparation Program, Social Science (5—12)
The fastest way to become a secondary social science teacher if you already have a bachelor's degree and social science background. This online social science teacher certification program qualifies you to become licensed as a middle school or high school social science teacher (depending on the program selected) if you already hold a bachelor's degree. The program trains you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting.
A Program Overview
This online post-baccalaureate program consists of three domains of study including Demonstration Teaching (student teaching) and completion of a professional portfolio.
The domains of study are:
Foundations of Teaching
Effective Teaching Practices
Demonstration Teaching
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TIME Magazine Article
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