Overview

Social Studies Education from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff strives to prepare each student for the rigors of the profession and instill within each student the ethics required to be an exceptional educator.

Quick Facts:

The educational skill sets are instilled in each education student through course work in three areas of achievement. These are: the general education requirement, the professional educational courses, and the required social science courses. The general education requirement is composed of thirteen courses designed to prepare each student for the basic university level education and expand the knowledge base of these students.
The professional educational courses prepare each student foe the administrative and classroom aspects of the educational profession. This is accomplished through seven classroom courses and two student teaching course experiences. The required social science courses provide the student with baseline knowledge which will allow and encourage proficiency in teaching social science subjects and encourage the life long learning expected of a dedicated and superior educator.
The mission of the B. A. Social Science: Social Studies Education degree through the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is to prepare exceptional pk – 12 social studies teachers for Arkansas. This will be accomplished by following the guidelines of the Arkansas Department of Education for course requirements and rigor of training courses. Additionally, the program will be coordinated by a certified licensed social studies teacher who also holds a master’s degree and/or a Ph.D. in one or more of the social studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Regional Geography

Geography of North America

Human Geography (Graduate Level)

Earth Science

Advanced Earth Science (Graduate Level)

U.S. History to 1877

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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More details

International students are advised to complete all aspects of the application process at least 60 days prior to the start date. National: one month prior.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pine Bluff, United States

Disciplines

Education Sociology View 1533 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Formal application
High school transcript (six or seven semesters for preliminary admission)
Test information and scores (Official ACT/SAT Scores – minimum 15 ACT/810 SAT)
Shot record showing two doses of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination (MMR) for students born after 1956
Official college transcripts (if you have taken college classes while in high school)

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

15660 USD / year

≈ 15660 USD / year
Out-of-State

15660 USD / year

≈ 15660 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6600 USD / year

≈ 6600 USD / year

Living costs

Pine Bluff

United States

787 - 1142 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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Scholarships Information

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