Social Studies

Definition of Social Studies as it relates to Education, Academic Degrees, Secondary Education

Social studies is an academic discipline that encompasses the interdisciplinary study of human societies, cultures and their development over time. It combines elements of history, geography, economics, political science, anthropology, psychology, and sociology to provide a broad understanding of the social and cultural world we live in. Social studies education is typically introduced at the secondary level and continues through undergraduate and graduate academic degrees. The study of social studies prepares students for active citizenship, helping them develop critical thinking skills, empathy, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives.

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Social Studies Books
Social Studies Teachers is a modern job board specifically helping schools reach Social Studies Professionals.Social Studies Teacher Jobs
Academic integrity | Dalhousie University
Homepage | Social Studies
Social Studies Jobs is the premier job board dedicated to connecting employers with social studies professionals. Social Studies Jobs
Journal of Quranic and Social Studies
Home | Institution for Social and Policy Studies
R for Korean Studies: A Gentle Introduction to Computational Social Science
IXL | Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, and Spanish
International PhD school and a center for advanced studies in physics, mathematics, computer science and social sciences.
Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) – College of Social Sciences, UH Mnoa, Hawaii
SociologyinHigherEd.com is a modern job board specifically helping universities and colleges reach Social Studies Professionals.Sociology in Higher Education
Gender Studies – SCHOOL FOR CULTURAL SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION
GCSS – Georgia Council For The Social Studies
International Institute of Social Studies | Erasmus University Rotterdam
Minnesota Council for the Social Studies - Home
Resources for Teaching WA Civics and Government - Teach With TVW Civics resources for Washington State social studies teachers
The Society for the Study of Social Problems | Home Page - SSSP
3S-YP: Social Media, Smartphone Use and Self-Harm In Young People Study