Our social science credential program is designed to prepare students to teach in the secondary classroom levels. The coursework addresses the acquisition of effective teaching strategies, the implementation of curriculum based on the California framework for social studies, and the use of educational theories to inform the practical application of teaching methodology. Students have the additional opportunity to participate in workshops and seminars offered by the UC Davis Area 3 History Project. The History Project offers a multitude of resources assembled by teachers for teachers.

The coursework during the first year is focused and intensive, enabling you to complete the courses and student-teaching component required for the Teaching Credential in less than a year. 

Social Science Credential Student Teaching Overview 

Please note: This schedule is currently being reviewed and may change.

Throughout the credential year you will be student teaching in the same classroom in which you begin the first day of school. The placement will end on the last day of the school year. Your teaching schedule may vary from quarter to quarter. Below is a brief overview of a typical student teaching schedule by program.

Fall Quarter Overview

Long-term placement: Spend some time getting to know classes at beginning of the year to prepare for taking over instructional responsibilities later.
Short-term placement: You will be there daily, gradually taking over teaching responsibilities, with a minimum of 3-4 weeks “solo” teaching two-periods.

Winter Quarter Overview

Long-term placement: Beginning at the second semester of the public school, you will take over daily teaching responsibilities for two class periods.

Spring Quarter Overview

Long-term placement: Continue teaching daily.

Social Science Courses

The coursework during the first year is focused and intensive, enabling you to complete the courses and student-teaching component required for the California Single Subject Teaching Credential in less than a year. 

Summer Quarter

• Edu 153 – Diversity in the K-12 Classroom (2)
• Edu 275A – Effective Instruction: Curriculum and Assessment-Theory, Research, and Practice (2)
• Edu 292 – Social Science Teaching Methods (2)

Fall Quarter

• Edu 115 – Educating Children with Disabilities (2)*
• Edu 206A – Inquiry into Classroom Practice: Traditions and Approaches (2)
• Edu 275B – Effective Instruction: English Language Development and Instructing English Language Learners (2)
• Edu 292 – Social Science Teaching Methods (2)
• Edu 301 – Reading in the Secondary School (4)
• Edu 306A – Teaching in the Secondary Schools (3)
• Edu 310 – Teaching as Reflective Practice (1)

Winter Quarter

• Edu 116Y – Applying Inclusive Strategies in Classroom Settings (2)*
• Edu 180B – Computers in Education (1)
• Edu 292 – Social Science Teaching Methods (2)
• Edu 299 – Submission of edTPA (3)
• Edu 306B – Teaching in the Secondary Schools (6)
• Edu 310 – Teaching as Reflective Practice (1)

Spring Quarter

• Edu 180C – Computers in Education (1)
• Edu 206B – Inquiry into Classroom Practice: Application of Teacher Research Approaches (4)
• Edu 306C – Teaching in the Secondary Schools (6)
• Edu 310 – Teaching as Reflective Practice (1)

Total of 48 quarter units (32 semester units)

*Note: Students who took Edu 115 as an undergraduate will instead take Edu 116Y (Applying Inclusive Strategies in Classroom Settings) in Winter Quarter.