Overview

The department works closely with the Department of Teacher Education to help prepare students who wish to teach social studies at the secondary level.

Our curriculum combines the history bachelor's degree with concentrations in government and geography, providing excellent preparation for obtaining the social studies teaching license. In fact, since the adoption of our current curriculum, every student at the University of Indianapolis who has taken the exam has obtained his or her certification.

Potential careers in Social Studies Teaching

Middle school/junior high teacher: If you think you would enjoy teaching younger students, you may want to consider a career in a middle school or junior high setting.
High school teacher: For those looking for a slightly more mature audience or for those who would rather teach courses that focus on subjects like U.S. History or U.S. Government, then you might want to teach at the high school level.
School administrator/guidance counselor: With a few years of teaching experience and more education, you can become a principal, guidance counselor, athletic director or superintendent.
Teaching abroad: While you may not be able to teach social studies abroad, other skills-such as writing-that you learn while at UIndy will come in handy if you are considering teaching abroad.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching & Learning in Today’s Classroom
Clinical Experiences in Teaching & Learning in Today’s Classroom
Developing Human Potential
Clinical Experience in Developing Human Potential
Literacy Development & Assessment
Clinical Experience in Development & Assessment
Teaching & Learning in a Diverse Society
Classroom Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

UIndy operates on a rolling admission basis and continues to admit students for a given term as long as space is available.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

UIndy Application
Passport
High school results
Proof of English proficiency

The University of Indianapolis has a test optional admission policy.

An official high school transcript is required in order to be considered for undergraduate admission; however, students can submit any evidence that best demonstrates their college preparedness and ability to enrich the University's campus community.
In some cases, the University may ask for additional evidence of college preparedness including, but not limited to, a personal statement, letters of reference, or a graded writing sample.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year
Out-of-State

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36504 USD / year

≈ 36504 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Potential careers in Social Studies Teaching

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Indianapolis

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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