中学教育的社会研究学士学位课程为学生做好准备，使其达到教育要求，从而获得纽约州青少年教育初始认证，并要求教授7至12年级的社会研究。该计划提供了一个知识库，为教师为7至12年级的学生实施NYS学习标准提供了必要的背景知识。
The social studies B.S. degree program in secondary education prepares students to meet the educational requirements leading to New York State Initial Certification in Adolescence Education required to teach social studies in grades 7-12. The program supplies a knowledge base that provides the background knowledge necessary for teachers to implement the NYS Learning Standards for students in grades 7-12.