Bachelor of Arts in Education for Licensure - Social Studies Education

The Bachelor of Education for Licensure program at Southern New Hampshire University is designed to introduce you to the field of education by providing an introduction to teaching strategies and theories, and leads to New Hampshire Certification.
Students can opt for up to two of the following concentrations: Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education with Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Elementary Education with General Special Education, English Education, General Special Education, Middle School Science Education or Social Studies Education. The program provides graduates with comprehensive knowledge of instructional theory and practice and culminates with a yearlong student teaching experience. Completion of this program can help students become more marketable candidates for teaching positions.
The School of Arts, Sciences and Education at Southern New Hampshire University is granted accreditation at the initial licensure level by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (1140 19th St NW, Suite 400 Washington,DC 20036, 202-223-0077). Additional information regarding the programs covered under this accreditation and the accountability measures can be found on our CAEP Accreditation page.
CAEP advances equity and excellence in educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning. Accreditation ensures that educator programs prepare new teachers to know their subjects and students, as well as have the clinical training that allows them to enter the classroom ready to teach effectively.
Students in SNHU's BA in Education for Licensure with a concentration in Social Studies Education program examine traditional, innovative, and research-based approaches to teaching. Students pair classroom knowledge and theory with significant field experience starting first semester freshman year and eventually with a year-long student teaching position during senior year. Students receive a broad and integrated liberal arts background, with strong preparation in the techniques, knowledge, and experiences necessary to help middle and senior high school students reach their highest potential. The subject matter covers the primary areas of history, government, economics, and geography, as well as secondary areas of psychology and sociology.

Submit academic documents, including a high school diploma showing proof of graduation from high school Submit a signed attestation form attesting to the completion or expected completion date of high school requirements. Contact international admission to request an attestation form. Submit earned GED with applicable dates and locations TOEFL score of 71 and greater with a minimum of 15 on each section (SNHU school code: 3649) IELTS score of 6.0 and greater with a minimum of 5.5 on each section PTE score of 50 or greater