Overview

What You'll Study

The Secondary Education (7-12) - Social Studies program of Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania leads to teaching certification for grades 7-12 in the public schools. The broad curriculum ensures competency in all seven social studies subjects, while providing an in-depth focus on the study of history with a global perspective. LHU’s focused instruction, small cohorts, and renowned rigor equal a strong demand for graduates that are ready to take on today’s classrooms.

Program Highlights

Careers: As a graduate of LHU’s secondary education program, you will be prepared to teach History in middle, junior, and senior high grades 7-12. Demand for secondary education teachers with a dual degree in special education remains strong throughout the country, particularly in rural and inner city districts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global History

U.S. History

Historical Thinking & Writing

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Methods of Teaching Social Studies

Educational Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

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Campus Location

Bloomsburg, United States
Lock Haven, United States
Mansfield, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online application.

A non-refundable application fee of $25.00 (twenty five dollars U.S.) must be paid.

Submit official, English-translated copies of all secondary course work completed, including subjects listed and marks earned, secondary school certificates, diplomas and examinations results from all secondary, post-secondary, and university and/or professional schools.

All non-native speakers of English must submit an official language score report. To be considered "official," the scores must be sent directly from the sending institution (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.).

SAT/ACT scores.

Copy of passport.

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

19290 USD / year

≈ 19290 USD / year
Out-of-State

19290 USD / year

≈ 19290 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7716 USD / year

≈ 7716 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomsburg

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Overview

What You'll Study

Program Highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bloomsburg

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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