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I'm a college student currently majoring in history, and I am highly considering a career in social studies education. At my college to obtain certification, I can either get an undergraduate degree in Social Studies Education, or I can get an undergraduate degree in history and receive a master's in Education, both over the span of five years. There are advantages and disadvantages to each, and I'm trying to figure out which one would be the wiser decision. If I got the undergraduate SS Education degree, I would have basically no free credits, but I could come out ready to work in four years. If I went the five-year program route, I'd have a master's and the ability to take coursework beyond history during my undergraduate time. This could increase my appeal as a candidate, as I hope to take coursework in Spanish, which is very applicable in education. I also am looking to minor in English, which would place me well on my way to perhaps someday going back to college for an English Edu...See More
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Without reservation I'd tell you to do the five years and come out with an M.A. in education and a minor in history and as much Spanish as you can take.
You are more likely to get work with an M.A. in education than you are with a B.A. in Social Studies education. That M.A. in education can be applied mor...See More