Dual Major in Adolescence Education: Social Studies and Anthropology (7-12)
If your goal is to teach social studies in grades 7-12, you can combine a major in anthropology with additional course work and professional teacher preparation with this dual major program.
Career Potential
- Junior high and high school teacher
- Teaching adolescence social studies
- Professional schools such as law or social work
- Government and non-profit agencies and organizations
What Will I Learn?
- You’ll study the various anthropological fields of archaeology, physical or biological anthropology and linguistic and cultural anthropology.
- You’ll take courses in economics, geography and history as part of the social studies curriculum.
Special Features
- Student teaching in grades 7-12
Get Involved
- Work on public policy issues with NYPIRG on campus
- Join the Student Government Association (SGA)
- Check out the service-learning opportunities through the Institute for Civic Engagement (ICE)
The employment opportunities in this feed are a sample from Career Services’ Handshake portal. Some positions may require additional certifications. Handshake is available to current SUNY Cortland students and alumni.
Student Clubs
- Education Club
- Sociology/Anthropology club