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Middle Education: History & Social Sciences Emphasis (Grades 6-8), B.S.


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The Ferrum College Teacher Education Program prepares caring and competent pre-professionals as decision-makers for the diverse contexts of 21st-century classrooms, schools and communities. Building upon a solid liberal arts foundation, the Bachelor of Science in Middle Education program assists candidates to develop the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to become effective and caring teachers in grades 6-8.  This major requires a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA and a minimum 3.0 GPA in education courses.

Any student wishing to prepare for a career teaching middle grades 6-8 may do so by selecting the Middle Education program with an emphasis in one of the following areas: 

  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • English
  • History and Social Sciences

History and Social Sciences Emphasis


Total Hours in History and Social Sciences Emphasis: 69


Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121


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