What Can I Do With a Major In Social Studies Education?

UGA Specific Information for Social Studies Education

The Social Studies Program offers both bachelor- and master-level options leading to initial teaching certification in social studies education in grades 7-12 in the state of Georgia. Pre-service teachers in these programs develop the dispositions, knowledge, and skills to help students develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world.

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Class of 2023 Career Outcomes for Social Studies Education*

** Includes Self-Employed

Campus Resources

Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations

UGA Mentor Program: Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections. It personalizes the mentoring experience, connecting you with mentors that are just right for your commitment. There's a better way to network. Visit mentor.uga.edu today and find a mentor who can help you see your future.

Find alumni on LinkedIn who have graduated from UGA with their Social Studies Education degree. See what they are currently doing and how they got there!

Daily Career Center Drop-In Hours: (staffed by Career Center graduate assistants and student interns)

  • In-Person: Mondays – Thursdays, 12 pm – 2 pm in Clark Howell Hall (2nd Floor)
  • Virtual: Fridays, 11 am – 3 pm, career.uga.edu/appointments
  • No Appointment Necessary!

Individual Career Consulting Appointments: Schedule online through Handshake or by calling 706-542-3375

Additional Career Research Resources

  • O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  
  • My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  
  • Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  
  • Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  
  • UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  
  • Interstride – Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 
  • Glassdoor – Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  
  • Steppingblocks – Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you.

Employment Websites

GENERAL

  • Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  
  • LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 
  • Idealist (non-profit jobs) 
  • USAJobs (federal jobs) 

MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC

Tip: Look at specific school system or school district websites for their job boards! These job boards are where positions they are looking to fill within their district or school system will be posted! 

SCHOOL DISTRICT/SYSTEM SPECIFIC WEBISTES FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS NEAR ATHENS AND ATLANTA

Professional Associations/Resources

Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2023 Social Studies Education majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
Barrow County School District Social Studies Teacher
Fulton County Schools Teacher
Gwinnett County School District Middle School Social Studies Teacher
Gwinnett County School District Teacher
Jackson County School District 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Jackson County School District 6th Grade Social Studies Teacher
Joe Frank Harris Dining Commons Student Manager
Lifespan Montessori Teacher
Lifespan Montessori of Athens Lead Teacher
Madison County Charter School System Social Studies Teacher
Social Circle City Schools 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
West Northchuck Academy Humanities Teacher
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2023 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2023 Social Studies Education majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2023 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
University of Georgia Public Administration, MPA
University of Georgia Unspecified Master's Program
University of Georgia Education, MS
University of Georgia Social Studies Education, Degree Not Specified
University of Georgia Social Studies Education, MEd
University of Georgia Social Studies Education, MEd
University of Georgia Social Studies Education, MEd
University of Georgia Social Studies Education, MEd
University of Georgia Social Studies Education, MEd
University of Georgia Socials Studies Education, MS
* denotes no responses received.

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