Overview

Key facts

As a Secondary Education - Social Studies and History major at Slippery Rock, you'll be joining a program that consistently produces prepared, in-demand teaching candidates. You will have an excellent foundation in history and social studies, as well as the tools required to be an effective classroom teacher. In addition to a comprehensive curriculum, SRU also offers scholarships for academic excellence to education students.

Secondary Education students also have multiple organizations on campus that help with professional development and networking. The Secondary Education Club at Slippery Rock University travels to schools and other institutions to learn more about teaching, and majors can also join Kappa Delta Pi, the national honor society in education.

Learning outcomes

SRU's Secondary Education program helps you become an expert in social studies and gain the skills that will make you a successful educator. The teaching curriculum at SRU includes courses in human development, methods of instruction in secondary content areas, courses that will prepare you to teach the Ancient World and Modern China, and everything in between. Some of these classes include The Historian's Craft, American National Government, Rise of the Modern World, and Contemporary World History.

We also offer study abroad programs that will enhance your knowledge of the cultures that you'll teach. You will also have student teaching opportunities that provide valuable real-world classroom experience, preparing you to go confidently into the field upon graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Development

Education

Production & Utilization of Instructional Technology

Teaching of Social Studies in Secondary Schools

ELL Strategies and Practices

Stndrds-Bsd Instr and Assess in Inclusionary Classroom

Education Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation

History & Philosophy of Educ.

Practicum Secondary Education

Student Teaching

High Incidence Disabilities

Special Issues in Diverse Secondary Classroom

Ancient and Medieval World

Rise of the Modern World

Contemporary World History

Colonial America to 1815

United States 1815 to 1920

US History since 1920

The Historian’s Craft

Economics of Social Issues

American National Government

Race & Ethnic Diversity in U.S.

Anthropology

Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

62

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Secondary Education View 2491 other Bachelors in History in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

62

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the application for admission
Pay $30 USD application fee in the application portal. (non-refundable)
Submit official, English-translated copies of all secondary course work completed, including subjects listed and marks earned, secondary school certificates, diplomas and examinations results.
All non-native speakers of English must submit an official score report

Tuition Fee

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International

15432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15432 USD per year during 48 months.
National

15432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15432 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

7716 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7716 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Grove City

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Secondary Education - Social Studies and History.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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