{"id":25645,"date":"2025-09-06T07:19:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T11:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/?page_id=25645"},"modified":"2026-06-11T16:43:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T20:43:24","slug":"social-science-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/about-tpte\/language-culture-and-teacher-education-unit\/social-science-education\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Science Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fw_orange--banner is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull banner__img is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"851\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-Soc-Sci-Ed-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-Soc-Sci-Ed-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-Soc-Sci-Ed-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-Soc-Sci-Ed-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px-1024x436.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-Soc-Sci-Ed-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px-768x327.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/TPTE-New-Website-Soc-Sci-Ed-Program-Area-Header-Photos-2000x851px-1536x654.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide banner_content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><em>SOCIAL SCIENCE<\/em><\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>EDUCATION<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Social Science Education area of study prepares future educators to teach history, civics, geography, and related disciplines in meaningful, inquiry-based ways. Grounded in critical thinking and engagement, the program emphasizes research-based teaching and real-world connections that help students understand and participate in their communities and the broader world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:tpteinfo@utk.edu\">Request More Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull tab-box has-light-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide tab-box__rw is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list tab-box__list\">\n<li><a href=\"#programs\">Degree Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faculty\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#work\">Recent Work from Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"programs\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty and students engage in research that explores how young people learn history, civics, and the social sciences across educational settings. Areas of focus include inquiry-based instruction, civic reasoning, historical thinking, and the use of multimedia resources to enhance student engagement and understanding. This work informs teaching practices that promote critical thinking, equity, and active citizenship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Social Science Education programs offer both undergraduate and graduate studies and pathways to becoming a teacher.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer a Bachelor of Science (B. S.) degree focused on Social Science Education and a Minor in Secondary Education focusing on Social Science Education.&nbsp;The undergraduate minor leads to a Master of Science (M.S.) degree that includes a year-long internship and the opportunity to earn teacher licensure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/undergraduate-programs\/majors-and-minors\/\">More on B. S. in Education focusing on Social Science Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/undergraduate-programs\/majors-and-minors\/#minors\">More on Secondary Minor in Social Science<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer Master of Science (M. S.), Educational Specialist (Ed. S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) degrees that provide opportunities for focused study in Social Science Education. The M. S. and Ed. S. programs offer pathways for both individuals seeking teacher licensure and those who already hold a teaching license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/\">More on M. S. in Teacher Education focusing on Social Science Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#eds\">More on Ed. S. in Teacher Education focusing on Social Science Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/graduate-programs\/degrees-and-certificates\/#phd\">More on Ph. D. in Teacher Education focusing on Social Science Education<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull bg-para-q_sc is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light has-parallax bg-para__pic\"><div role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Teacher teaching students social studies using a map and data in a classroom\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-26212 size-large has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/06\/TPTE-New-Website-SocSciEd-Program-Area-Middle-Page-Photo-2000x851px-1024x436.jpg)\"><\/div><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#b0a99f\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tpte.flywheelsites.com\/people\/joshua-kenna\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileCard is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileHeadshot is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Waters_K-Stewart.webp\" alt=\"headshot\" class=\"wp-image-24413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Waters_K-Stewart.webp 800w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Waters_K-Stewart-240x300.webp 240w, https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2025\/02\/Waters_K-Stewart-768x960.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group profileInfo is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading profileName\">Stewart Waters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"profileTitle\">Professor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fancyLinkGroup is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"mailto:glandry@utk.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"fancyLink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/tpte\/people\/stewart-waters\/\">Profile<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"work\" class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sharing Recent Work From Faculty and Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Geography Teacher<\/strong><br>Kenna, J. L. (2024). Green book vs. blue book: A comparative lesson on mobility. <em>The Geography Teacher<\/em>, <em>21<\/em>(1), 33-41. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/19338341.2024.2315532\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1080\/19338341.2024.2315532<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Studies Research and Practice<\/strong><br>Kenna, J. L., &amp; Stevenson, D. M. (2024). Learning about geographic mobility with film. <em>Social Studies Research and Practice<\/em>, <em>19<\/em>(1), 51-61. <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1108\/SSRP-03-2023-0025\">https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1108\/SSRP-03-2023-0025<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The History Teacher<\/strong><br>Hensley, M., Waters, S., Russell, W. B., &amp; Kenna, J. L. (2023). Triumph or tragedy? Teaching about the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. <em>The History Teacher<\/em>, <em>56<\/em>(4), 579-608.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research in Social Sciences and Technology<\/strong><br>Waters, S., &amp; Hensley, M.<strong> <\/strong>(2023). Using social media in schools.<em> Research in Social Sciences and Technology<\/em>,<em> 8<\/em>(2), i-iii.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues, and Ideas<\/strong><br>Kenna, J. L., White, K., Hensley, M., &amp; Waters, S.<strong> <\/strong>(2024). An inquiry into gender equality in the roaring 20\u2019s. <em>The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues, and Ideas,<\/em> 97(2), 23-31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference<\/strong><br>Hensley, M., Waters, S., &amp; Russell, W. 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