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Social Studies Education B.S.

Department of TEACHER EDUCATION

Impacting the Next Generation

Become a valuable leader and role model for students in today’s world. Crown’s Social Studies Education degree program in Minnesota is for those called to teach social studies in classrooms for grades 5-12. Our program is structured to meet the Minnesota Professional Educators Licensing and Standards Board Social Studies licensure requirements.

Why study Social Studies Education at Crown?

Students will have over 200 hours of direct engagement in educational settings and classrooms prior to student teaching. This increases confidence and skills to step into real-world teaching environments early and often.
Connect with professors who not only instruct and advise but also invest deeply in students’ lives — offering professional guidance and Christ-centered mentorship.
Crown's strong partnerships in the educational sector and its high instructional standards ensure that many teacher candidates receive job offers prior to graduation.

Faith Integration

Faculty members intentionally incorporate a Biblical Worldview into every course at Crown College. Students are empowered to integrate faith into their academic pursuits and personal development.

Focus on Relationships

Make a positive difference in students' lives and entire communities.

Serve Others Well

Have a deep impact on students, families, and other professionals by approaching the classroom with integrity, compassion, and creativity.

Secondary Education

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

Careers

High School History Teacher 9-12
Middle School Social Studies Teacher 5-8
Curriculum Developer

Preparation for Advanced Degrees

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Arts in Education (MA.Ed.)
Education Specialist (Ed.S.)

Meet the Dean

Meet the Faculty

Dr. Alexis Jones

Assistant Professor of History + Teacher Education

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Preview of Courses

GEO 221 - World Regional Geography

This course introduces the basic principles of geography by focusing on the diversity and interdependence of world regions. The emphasis is primarily cultural or human geography and secondarily physical geography.

SED 446 - Secondary Methods of Social Studies

A study of the purposes, methods, planning, instruction, and evaluation techniques for teaching in secondary classrooms. The course provides new research, strategies, and philosophies to best meet the needs of adolescents. A corresponding clinical field experience augments classroom readings, discussions, and activities. An emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate practices, reading across the curriculum, diverse student needs, and multilingual learners. Clinical field experience in an approved site is required.

EDU 316 - Educating Diverse Learners

This course provides a foundational understanding of diverse learners, including students with disabilities, students with gifts and talents, and students at risk. Teacher candidates will explore the challenges diverse learners experience with learning, literacy, and social issues, as well as historical perspectives, educational law, parent rights, and roles within the community. Practical academic and behavior strategies for working with diverse learners will be emphasized. Ten clock hours of field experience at an approved school site are required.

FAQs

What is the Faculty to Student Ratio?

Our faculty to student ratio is 17:1. We intentionally aim to keep our class sizes small. This allows us to maintain academic excellence and strong relationships between faculty and students. At Crown College, every student is a person and not just another number.

Will my credits transfer?

We generally accept credits from accredited institutions as long as the student maintained a C or higher in the course. To see a full list of what classes will transfer, you can visit Transferology or contact our registrar office at registrar@crown.edu.

What academic resources are available?

Our Student Development Office has a dedicated position to assist students throughout the year. The Coordinator of Student Success gladly meets with students and connects them with various campus resources. The services in this role are designed to increase academic success and build community.

Do you have an honors program?

Yes we have an honors program! For more information on our Honors program click here.

What Financial Aid Options Are Available?

Crown College offers a wide-range of scholarships to every student. 100% of students receive some type of financial aid. For more information about financial aid, click here.

How will Crown help me grow in my faith?

At Crown College, every class is taught from a Biblical worldview. Our faculty are all followers of Christ and are comfortable incorporating Christian principles into their curriculum. For more information on other ways Crown College equips students spiritually outside of the classroom, click here.

Related Programs

Majors

Elementary Education, B.S.
Communication Arts + Literature Education, B.S.

Minors

Communication
Sociology
Counseling

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