Overview

Social Studies Education (7-12; 5-6 Extension) from Buffalo State SUNY 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, with an extension for middle childhood that qualifies the holder to teach social studies in grades 5–9.

Key Facts

The program supplies a knowledge base that provides the background knowledge necessary for teachers to implement the NYS Learning Standards for students in grades 5–12.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History of Early Canada

History of Modern Canada

History of the Great Lakes Region

Modern Latin America

History and Government of New York State

World Civilizations

Europe Since 1500

Twentieth-Century Europe

World Regional Geography

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-08 00:00:00 , National

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International students - Please contact the university for application dates and deadlines.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

120-126

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Education Sociology Teaching View 1522 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed the equivalent of 12 years of elementary and secondary education

Demonstrate the ability to pay all college costs (estimated at $35,244 USD annually)

Provide evidence of proficiency in the English language

Submit your transcripts

Submit your test results and scores (optional)

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all history and social science courses.

Prerequisites for Student Teaching: See prerequisites for SSE 409 and SSE 410.

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

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Out-of-State

18810 USD / year

≈ 18810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7070 USD / year

≈ 7070 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 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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Delivered

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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