Overview

Both Social Science degree programs from Lake Superior State University allow you to take a large number of electives, providing flexibility in accommodating a number of career plans.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Historical Movements - Students will be able to synthesize major historical movements and their impact on democratic thought and participation.
Environment - Students will discuss the impact of humans on our environment and how our environment impacts our choices and behaviors.
Political System - Students will be able to communicate the complexities of the American political system through a discussion of how it is affected by the world political system and how it in turn affects the global political system.
Global Economy - Students will apply knowledge about global and persona economic decisions to encourage students to understand the interconnected nature of a global economy.
Civic Responsibility - Students demonstrate democratic values and civic responsibility through an understanding of social science research methods and the ability to see current issues as developments from our shared history.
Instructional Choices (for Sec. Teaching Conc.) - Students will make instructional choices that consider historical perspectives and and developments that highlight the interconnected nature of economics, geography, and political science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Macroeconomics
World Regional Geography
Cultural Geography
History of World Civilization
Congress and the Presidency
Europe in 20th Century

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

Lake Superior State University operates on a rolling admission basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sault Sainte Marie, 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.

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General requirements

Students will need to provide official transcript(s) evaluated by World Evaluation Service (WES) or Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) or SpanTran on a comprehensive course-by-course basis.
Proof of English proficiency
Students are required to purchase health and accident insurance through the university sponsored program – GEOBlue.
Students must verify the ability to pay for tuition, books, fees and living expenses for one academic year prior to the I-20 form being received.

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

15096 USD / year

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Out-of-State

15096 USD / year

≈ 15096 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15096 USD / year

≈ 15096 USD / year

Living costs

Sault Sainte Marie

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.

Funding

More than 90% of full-time students receive aid.

Scholarships ranging from $500 to $8,000 are available to high school graduates and Michigan community college graduates. Students must be admitted to LSSU by March 1 for consideration.

LSSU participates in most federal and state financial aid programs.

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Program Learning Outcomes:

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Sault Sainte Marie

Funding

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