Overview

At the Social Studies Education 5–12 program from Bethel University you’ll prepare for a career teaching social studies. You’ll combine coursework in history and the social sciences with training in teaching from Bethel’s education department, including a student teaching experience in an area school.

Key Facts

If you want to work with younger students, you can major in elementary education and add a licensure in social studies (5-8). No matter your path, you’ll reach your full potential to go into your community and serve students.

Here, you’ll find a Christ-centered learning community where you belong. Your learning will center in the Department of History, Philosophy, and Political Science—often called the HiPPos—where you’ll learn from professors who get to know you personally and will invest in your success.

Faith-fueled learningAs you learn and gain skills, you’ll become an educator and professional driven by your Christian faith.

FlexibilityBethel's social studies education major is flexible and many students pursue a second major in history, political science, or Spanish.

A community where you belongYou’ll learn in a welcoming community of intellectually curious students and professors who will invest in your success.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geography

Anthropology

American Civilization

Christian Theology

Education Field Experience

Educational Psychology

Middle Level Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Rolling admission

Language

English

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Credits

122 SCH

123-126 - Option 1 - CWILT

122-125 - Option 2 - Humanities

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Paul, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduation from an accredited secondary school or equivalent

GPA of 3.0 (unweighted)

Test scores of 21 composite on the ACT or 920 on the SAT

Completed applications will be reviewed and considered on an individual basis. References and additional information may be requested in certain cases.

International students:

Graduation from an accredited secondary school or equivalent

Grad point average of 2.5 (unweighted)

Test scores of 21 composite on the ACT or 920 on the SAT

If English is not your primary language, minimum scores 80 iBT-TOEFL, 550 PBT-TOEFL, or 6.5 IELTS

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

25990 USD / year

≈ 25990 USD / year
Out-of-State

25990 USD / year

≈ 25990 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

25990 USD / year

≈ 25990 USD / year

Living costs

Saint Paul

United States

1040 - 1755 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Saint Paul

Funding

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