I feel like Marywood is not only preparing me for a career, but allowing me to have experiences that will be applicable to almost any path I take in life. The smaller scope...
Are you interested in politics? Would you like to teach individuals about citizens' rights, government, and history?
Marywood's Social Studies Secondary Education certification program will prepare you to provide secondary school students with effective instruction in history and the other social sciences. Our program will help you acquire command of the basic principles and content of these areas. You'll learn to assist students in the development of critical thinking, collaborative skills, appreciation for the riches of human diversity, and a knowledge base in the social sciences appropriate for secondary students. You'll hone your skills in curriculum and lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment through methods classes and a series of field experiences culminating in a semester of student teaching.
Acquire a knowledge base in the social sciences appropriate for secondary students
Hone your skills in curriculum and lesson planning, classroom management, and assessment
Graduate Assistantships help students pay their way through graduate school while giving them the experience they need for success after graduation.
Marywood is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making Marywood a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.
I feel like Marywood is not only preparing me for a career, but allowing me to have experiences that will be applicable to almost any path I take in life. The smaller scope...
Visit campus during one of our admissions events specially designed for you to learn more about your degree program, or schedule an individual appointment with a graduate admissions counselor by clicking on the Weekday Visits link.
Weekday Visits »Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
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