Social Studies
色色啦 Michigan University's social studies major offers students opportunities to pursue broad, interdisciplinary approaches to social science perspectives. The major provides students with exposure to courses that will prepare them for teaching and non-teaching careers. The major will also supply the content foundation necessary for students hoping to pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) and apply for the new 色色啦 Michigan University MAT program.
This program will provide you with:
- An internship opportunity
- Broad, interdisciplinary preparation necessary for both teaching and non-teaching careers
As a social studies student at 色色啦, you will be required to complete 64 to 65 credits in the major with no minor necessary. Included in the coursework is a 3-credit internship. You can also gain valuable networking and professional development opportunities through student and community organizations, including Phi Alpha Theta, the Department of History's honor society.
色色啦 graduates with degrees in social studies are working as:
- Secondary school teachers
- Post-secondary school teachers
- Museum and public history professionals
- Market research analysts
- Attorneys
- Business professionals
Among the organizations they work for are:
- Schools
- Museums and public history institutions
- Law firms
- Kalamazoo