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Why Social Science Teaching?

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The BYU Social Science Teaching Program


At BYU, the Social Science Teaching program prepares you to inspire critical thinking, foster civic responsibility, and empower students to make a difference in their communities and the world.


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The Big Why
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Teachers Salaries
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💡Make an Impact

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  • Teach across disciplines — psychology, sociology, economics, government, geography.
  • Connect to today — design lessons tied to current events and civic issues
  • Bring learning to life — run mock trials, simulations, and community surveys
  • Prepare engaged citizens — teach the skills of inquiry, empathy, and participation that sustain democracy.

Have a Career that supports you

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Flexible Summers


Enjoy flexible summers for rest, travel, or professional development.


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Professional Respect


87% of teachers feel respected by students and families.


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Extra Income


Earn $1,000 - $8,000 more each year through coaching, clubs, or tutoring.


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Make a Daily Impact


Every day, teachers shape curiosity, resilience, and civic responsibility in the next generation.


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Creative Freedom


Nearly all teachers report autonomy and creativity in lesson planning.


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Career Mobility


Teaching opens doors to leadership, curriculum design, policy work, and advanced degrees


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Teachers salaries are competitive with other jobs you can get with the same degree.

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Teachers earn additional pay of

$1,000 - $8,000
for optional activities like coaching, running after school clubs and tutoring.
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Coaching

$1,500 - $6,000
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After School Clubs

$500 - $2000
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Tutoring

$1,000 - $8,000
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