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Take students beyond history.

There are plenty of complex topics in subjects like government, geography and culture, so it’s important that students have confident teachers to simplify and communicate ideas effectively. Our teacher education department is dedicated to raising up leaders with powerful interpersonal skills, a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and professional disposition. Together we can raise up a generation of world changers.

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Social Studies Education

The next generation needs to know about the world they’re living in. Crown’s Social Studies Education degree program in Minnesota is for those called to teach social studies in classrooms for grades 5-12 and is structured to meet the Minnesota Board of Teaching Social Studies licensure requirements.

In order for you to be accepted in this program, you must complete the Minnesota Teacher Licensure Examinations (MTLE) Basic Skills in reading, writing and mathematics. (This will take place during your Sophomore year.)

Why choose Social Studies Education at Crown?

VIDEO Dr. Scotti Moats provides an overview of the major and its emphasis.

Gain valuable classroom experience.

Explore and develop your personal pedagogy to take into the workforce

Learn best practices while simultaneously providing a deeper understanding of the Bible and a Christian worldview.

I have the opportunity to not just be in a caring community, but a community that fosters the same values and faith. There are so many different perspectives here from students and professors, and it creates so many opportunities to grow.

Being at Crown makes you want to stay at Crown for the rest of your life; but being at Crown also gets you excited for what God is preparing you to do after college, too.

Nora Xiong

FUTURE SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION MAJOR

You’ve got a bright future ahead of you.

Limitless options. Extreme flexibility. Future-proofed career skills. Social Studies Education majors have boundless opportunities.

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TED Tips

TED Tips is a chance for senior teacher education majors to explore different aspects of pedagogy in the classroom. Seniors present their findings of what worked, what did not and how it will affect the way they teach in their future classroom. This is an excellent opportunity to find practical ways to improve the classroom environment while enjoying a tasty dessert!

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Minors

You may pair any minor with any major. Here are some minors that may pair well with this major:

COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits

or

COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

COM 150 – Writing for Communication 3 Credits
COM – Communication Elective (300-400 level) 12 Credits

PSY 3060 – Diversity Issues in Counseling 3 Credits
PSY 330 – Counseling Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 3542 – Methods of Counseling 3 Credits
PSY 442 – Marriage and Family Counseling 3 Credits
PSY 4533 – Group Dynamics 3 Credits
300-400 Psychology Elective 3 Credits

ANT 231 – Cultural Anthropology 3 Credits

CHM 211 – The Gospel in Human Contexts 3 Credits

or

CHM 325 – Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits

ICS 339X – Intercultural Communication 3 Credits

Choose three of the following courses:

CHM 140 – Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
DSC 427 – Urban Ministry 3 Credits
HIS 332 – Church History 3 Credits
ICS 338X – Encountering World Religions 3 Credits
ICS 347 – Engaging Cultures in a Post-Postmodern World 3 Credits
ICS 450X – Contextualization, Transformation and Global Theology 3 Credits
INT 414X – Faith, Religion and Political Powers 3 Credits
THE 349 – Alliance Ministries 3 Credits

HPE 221 – Personal and Community Health 2 Credits
HPE 322 – Prevention and Care of Injuries 2 Credits
PED 100 – Lifetime Wellness 1 Credits
PSY 236 – Developmental Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 415X – Human Sexuality 3 Credits
SCI 260 – Nutrition 3 Credits
SCI 261 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits

POL 232 – Introduction to Political Science 3 Credits

POL 302X – US Foreign Policy Today 3 Credits

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POL 312X – International Relations and Institutions 3 Credits

POL 332 – American Constitutional Law 3 Credits
POL 414X – Faith, Religion and Political Powers 3 Credits

Complete six credits from the following:

CSJ 445 – Restorative Justice 3 Credits
CSJ 451 – Comparative Justice Systems 3 Credits
HIS 231 – American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
HIS 232 – American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits
HIS 332 – Church History 3 Credits
HIS 333 – Ancient Civilization: Near East and Early Greece 3 Credits
HIS 334 – Ancient Civilization: Classical Greece and Rome 3 Credits
HIS 336 – American Social History 3 Credits
HIS 400 – Independent Study 1-3 Credits
HIS 436X – Renaissance and Reformation 3 Credits
HIS 433 – Contemporary History 3 Credits
HIS 434 – Topics in History 3 Credits
PHI 232 – Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credits
POL 301X – History of American Political Thought 3 Credits
POL 314X – Conflict, Peace and Development 3 Credits
POL 401 – Criminal Justice 3 Credits
SOC 338X – Social Justice 3 Credits
SOC 345X – Introduction to the Urban Context 3 Credits

PSY 130 – General Psychology 3 Credits
PSY 236 – Developmental Psychology 3 Credits

PSY 330 – Counseling Psychology 3 Credits

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PSY 3538 – Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Credits

PSY 331 – Personality Theories 3 Credits
PSY 336 – Abnormal Psychology 3 Credits
300-400 Psychology Elective 3 Credits

COM 140 – Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits

or

COM 252 – Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits

COM 312 – Presentational Speaking 3 Credits
COM 354 – Conflict Management 3 Credits
COM 358 – Group and Organizational Communication 3 Credits

HIS 133 – World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
HIS 134 – World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
Social Science Electives 12 Credits

SOC 230 – Sociology 3 Credits

Complete fifteen credits from the following:

CSJ 352 – Criminology 3 Credits
SOC 240X – Social Science Research Methods 3 Credits
SOC 325X – Parent-Child Relationships 3 Credits
SOC 333X – Family Ministry 3 Credits
SOC 338X – Social Justice 3 Credits
SOC 341X – Diversity in Sociology 3 Credits
SOC 345X – Introduction to the Urban Context 3 Credits
SOC 350 – Sociology of Deviance 3 Credits
SOC 358X – Contemporary Issues in Youth Culture 3 Credits
SOC 415X – Human Sexuality 3 Credits
SOC 431X – Social Psychology 3 Credits
SOC 434X – Marriage and the Family 3 Credits

CHM 140 – Foundations of Discipleship Ministries 3 Credits
DSC 236 – Youth and Family Ministry 3 Credits
DSC 333X – Family Ministry 3 Credits
DSC 351 – Teaching and Learning Theory 3 Credits
DSC 353 – Faith Development of Youth 3 Credits
DSC 358X – Contemporary Issues in Youth Culture 3 Credits

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What Will I Study?

Science Methods: Middle School
Middle School Practicum
Student Teaching: Middle School Science
Ecology
Physical Science
Biology
Chemistry
Genetics
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Zoology
Evolution and Origins

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