This mixed-method study examined the attitudes and opinions of Artvin Çoruh University teacher candidates regarding the use of creative drama instruction within social studies courses. Participants were 24 university students attending their junior year in the Social Studies teacher education program. Creative drama instruction was planned and implemented over 24 instructional hours between February 20th - May 22nd, 2017. Participants' attitudes were measured through a "Creative Drama Attitude Scale", and their opinions were obtained via written responses to an "Opinion Evaluation Form", developed by the researcher. Results revealed no significant difference between the pre/post-test attitude scale results, which was interpreted as teacher candidates' having prior knowledge and positive impressions of creative drama instruction. Participants' opinions revealed they viewed creative drama as an effective methodology and believed that it was appropriate for teaching a variety of subjects. Teacher candidates participated in the study indicated that creative drama contributes to students' learning, motivation, communication, and personal development. In conclusion,, it is recommended that creative drama instruction can be utilised within social studies courses and that social studies teachers and teacher candidates have creative drama instructional training.