Overview

The Social Science Education BSc program offered at University of South Florida explores the theory and practice of teaching social science education. The objective is to prepare reflective and caring educators. Prepares students for a career in middle and high schools.

Research Opportunities

All undergraduate students in any degree program can participate in undergraduate research. There are a number of options to receive academic credit for a mentored research experience and to have the experience show on the official transcript.

Internship Opportunities

Student observations take place in assigned schools, Criminal Background Clearance not required

Students teach on multiple occasions in assigned Middle or High School, Current Criminal Background Clearance required

Students teach full-time in assigned middle or high school, Current Criminal Background Clearance required

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching Middle Grades Social Science

Teaching Secondary Grades Social Science

Teaching Social Science Themes

Global and Multicultural Perspectives in Education

Reading and Basic Skills in the Social Studies Class

Senior Seminar in Social Science Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

International applicants living outside the U.S. may apply up to one year prior to the desired term of entry.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

Education Sociology Teaching View 1226 other Bachelors in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the USF online application or the Common App.

Pay the non refundable, $30 application fee.

Send original or certified copies of academic transcripts, mark sheets, grade reports, diplomas or certificates, national standardized examination results, or other academic course work to USF.
Submit Your SAT, ACT or CLT Scores

International students from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving the following minimum scores on one of the standardized tests listed below:

SAT: Reading and Writing ≥ 490
ACT: English ≥ 17, Reading ≥ 19
CLT: Verbal Reasoning and Writing ≥ 38

Please note that they do not accept English proficiency tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or other as substitutes for these minimum test score requirements.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Out-of-State

18416 USD / year

≈ 18416 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6410 USD / year

≈ 6410 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Social Science Education.

Available Scholarships

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