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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

B.S. in Social Science Secondary Education

Location(s): Montgomery Campus


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A degree in social science with secondary education emphasis will prepare the student with knowledge in the core areas of the social sciences including human systems, psychology, political science, history, economics, and geography. Additionally, this degree includes the educational requirements for the state of Alabama Class B Professional Educator Certificate (additional requirements apply). This degree is designed especially for those who are interested in teaching in the areas of history and social sciences, including government and economics, in a secondary education setting (grades 6-12). As with all degrees at Faulkner University, this degree is taught from a Christian worldview. This prepares educators to teach and guide using biblical principles, while also understanding and appreciating the freedom and diversity interval to public education. (Interdepartmental program: also included in the College of Education  )

Foreign Language (6 hours)


Total 125 credit hours


Note for baccalaureate degrees


Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.

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