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Adolescent Young Adult (AYA) Integrated Social Studies
Teach students to make connections and develop their critical thinking skills with a degree in AYA Integrated Social Studies.
Overview
About the Program
The subject of social studies combines history with current events, geography, and philosophical principles behind government systems. This allows students to make connections between the past and present and develop their critical thinking skills. With a degree in AYA Integrated Social Studies from the University of Findlay, you will guide young adults to create educated opinions about current events and become analysts for life.
If you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree but are looking to become a teacher, check out our AYA Post-baccalaureate Licensure option.
Program
Highlights
At the University of Findlay, an education degree sets you up to make a real difference in schools and communities in grades 7-12 through AYA education.
100% Passage Rate on Ohio Assessments for Educators
Off-Campus Field Experience Beginning in Your First Year
Over four years of courses, students engage in over 1000 hours of fieldwork.
College
At a Glance
Hear from those who found their place here.
College
College of Education
Degree
Bachelor of Arts in AYA Integrated Social Studies
Format
On-Campus
Required credits
120+ Credits
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Bachelor’s degree in AYA Integrated Social Studies must complete the following curriculum.
The curriculum consists of required courses rounded in economics, finance, political science, and history. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
opportunities
Hands-On Experience
Candidates receive field placement each year of their program. This experience begins with a whole class experience freshman year, six-week half-day placement sophomore year, six-week all day placement junior year, and a full 16-week placement for student teaching.
Additional experiences with students occur through our Clubhouse program for literacy and math, volunteer work at the Children’s Museum, field experience during History Comes Alive with the Hancock Park District and much more!
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Accreditation
The College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). All programs are built to address the standards of their specialized professional associations (SPA), and the Integrated Social Studies Program is aligned with the National Council for Social Studies. Programs are approved by the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
Accreditation status is reviewed on a regular basis. For the most current accreditation information, visit the University of Findlay Accreditation page.
