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Game Design and Social Studies
Undergraduate certificate

Game design and social studies overview

Game and simulation-based learning are growing rapidly as pedagogies within the field of social studies education, yet many social studies teachers primarily use direct instruction as their instructional method. The Game Design and Social Studies undergraduate certificate prepares social studies education majors to develop and implement games and simulations in their classrooms.

Program Snapshot

Location: On Campus
Program Length: 4 years
Credit Hours: 9

Why pursue our game design and social studies certificate?

This innovative certificate allows social studies education majors to learn the principles of game and simulation to develop educational activities that will spark their students’ curiosity and engage them through active learning.

The game design and social studies certificate is designed in collaboration with Dr. Jon Truitt and Dr. Tracy Davis along with the Game Design Thinking Interdisciplinary Council. It is unique and does not exist at other universities in Michigan. This certificate will also include 10 clinical flex hours working with game design and testing games with K-12 students.

Courses What Will Transfer Center for Learning through Games and Simulations

Game design and social studies highlights

As you pursue a game design and social studies certificate, you'll:

  • Design games for your classroom: Turn academic standards into interactive learning tools.
  • Test your work in the real world: Earn 10 clinical hours designing and testing games with K–12 students.
  • Learn from experts: Study alongside faculty leaders like Dr. Jon Truitt and Dr. Tracy Davis.
  • Join a unique program in Michigan: Built with the Game Design Thinking Interdisciplinary Council—no other program like it exists in the state.
  • Build flexible, hands-on skills: Complete just 3 courses over 4 years while gaining classroom-ready experience.

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