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Social Studies Education Option, AA

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)
Total Credit Hours60
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwaySocial, Behavioral, Education
AdvisorAmanda Manning
Instructional Coordinator for Education Programs
850.769.1551 ext. 2869
amanning3@gulfcoast.edu

Senior Administrative AssistantMs. Jody Walton
210 Social Sciences Building
850.872.3825
jwalton1@gulfcoast.edu

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Social Studies Education Option, Liberal Arts AA 

Does a Career Working with Middle and High School Students Appeal to You?

Gulf Coast State College's Social Studies Education Option, Liberal Arts AA degree is a perfect fit for individuals interested in working with middle and high school students. Completion of your AA degree will allow you to transfer to a four-year institution to earn your bachelor's degree, leading to Florida certification to teach grades six through twelve.

Many career options are available to you including middle school or high school teacher, admissions director, librarian, dean of students and education consultant.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), the national median pay for a middle school teacher in 2020 was $60,810.00 per year (bachelor’s degree education level). The OOH lists the national median pay in 2020 for a high school teacher with a bachelor’s degree was $62,870.00 annually.  Jobs for both middle and high school teachers are expected to increase by 4% from 2019 to 2029.

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Social Studies Education Course Requirements

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English I & II
Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
Select 6 hours from a list of Math Courses
Physical Science
Biological Science
Psychology or Introduction to Anthropology
Western Civilization I or Western Civilization II
American National Government
History Courses
Teaching Courses
Electives

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with Social Studies Education Associate of Arts?

In this field, people find careers as:

Activities Coordinator
Curriculum Development
Curriculum Specialist
Debate Coach
Economics Teacher
Education Policy
Geography Teacher

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida

University of Central Florida
University of South Florida
Florida State University

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Who is Eligible for the Social Studies Education Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

Are you ready to get started?

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Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

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