History and Adolescence Education, Grades 7-12 BSc/MSc

at Mercy University Bronx Campus

Light a spark in future generations. Gain extensive field experience working with students and schools throughout the New York metropolitan area.Our social studies education and content courses are taught by experienced, widely-published faculty engaged in ongoing research. To foster meaningful connections between our teacher education program and the schools, each course involves candidates observing and participating in New York City’s and Westchester’s middle and high school social studies classes.

Our nationally-recognized 36-credit program (12 courses) in Social Studies Education is conveniently offered at all four Mercy College campuses (Dobbs Ferry, Manhattan and the Bronx), an easy commute from communities throughout the region, as well as online.The program’s goals are based upon the belief that grade 7-12 teachers need to have a thorough understanding of social studies and employ teaching methods that excite and engage adolescent learners. Through course work and field experiences, our program equips teachers with the knowledge and skills to support and assess student learning.