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Integrated Social Studies (7-12), Bachelor of Science in Education
The Integrated Social Studies programs leads to an initial teaching license for grades 7-12 in the state of Ohio. Combined with a dedication to equity, social justice and building engaged, democratic classrooms, the Integrated Social Studies, the BSEd program is fully accredited. With multiple student teaching experiences, our theory-to-practice approach to teacher education allows you to apply new skills and pedagogical practice in varied classroom settings.
Hands-on teaching experience
A service-learning course that gives a first-hand look at the education field by spending time in pre-K to 12th-grade classrooms and other settings. Education abroad is also possible.
Provides undergraduate students, the opportunity to work in a supervised professional setting at schools or community agencies.
In the advanced field experience, you will be in a classroom two days per week taking on some teaching responsibilities and developing relationships with a teacher mentor and students.
A culminating experience is a full-time practicum that permits you to confidently take on the role of teacher for an in-depth quality experience to end your bachelor’s program.
Student Opportunities
![Kappa Phi Kappa](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/media/images/KappaPhiKappa_s-l400.jpg?h=3b5d1417&itok=UzDbPdE6)
Helps unite current and future teachers and those interested in the field of education under the same principles and values of hard work, ethical practice and service.
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Active on campus and in the community, this professional organization of undergraduate and graduate education students benefit from professional development workshops, a spring conference, legal services, money-saving benefits, legislation and lobbying, and networking.
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College students serve as tutors and mentors to young students in a structured environment at a nearby elementary and middle school.
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Pairs of college and elementary students meet in groups for weekly activities on campus that focus on higher education and career, culture and diversity, and community service.
![students writing](/sites/default/files/styles/landscape_small/public/media/images/education-P2Q3HWC.jpg?h=28121b77&itok=4XlkZrx8)
An outreach program that educates about the issues students in low-income school districts face, Pen PALS aims to improve writing skills of elementary students through a relationship with Ohio State students.
Career Paths
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Degree Requirements
Program start
Autumn Semester
Deadline to Apply
January 31
Program Hours
120
Minimum GPA
2.75 cumulative; 2.75 in content courses
Licensure Disclosure
Ohio State academic programs are designed to prepare students for licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure and certification at go.osu.edu/onground.
Deadline to Apply
January 31,
Major Readiness declaration deadline (for sophomores)
Get in touch with advising team.