Overview

Students must complete specific courses in professional education and in three teaching fields:

historical perspectives
government and citizenship
a third area chosen from sociology or economics

In preparing for careers as social studies educators, students participate in classroom observations as well as a semester of student teaching. The Social Studies Teaching program is offered at Anderson University - Indiana.

Students may also volunteer for organizations like College Mentors for Kids in a variety of capacities that both serve the community and broaden their experience in working with young people.

What experiences will I have?

In preparing for careers as social studies educators, students participate in classroom observations as well as a semester of student teaching. Students may also volunteer for organizations like College Mentors for Kids in a variety of capacities that both serve the community and broaden their experience in working with young people.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Methods of Teaching Social Studies

Principles of Geography

American Civilization I

History of World Civilization

Politics

State and Local Government

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

More details

Application for Admission: Anytime

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Anderson, United States

Disciplines

History Geography Teaching View 1571 other Bachelors in History in United States

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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

Online Application
Recommendation
Official High School Transcript
Official SAT or ACT scores
TOEFL or IELTS scores
Essay
Submit a 200-300 word essay that addresses the following topics: Your education goals, Your faith experience, Why you chose to apply to AU?

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37600 USD / year

≈ 37600 USD / year
Out-of-State

37600 USD / year

≈ 37600 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37600 USD / year

≈ 37600 USD / year

Living costs

Anderson

United States

861 - 1393 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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Overview

What experiences will I have?

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

Anderson

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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