Overview

As an educator, you must be prepared to mentor and develop students to be global citizens. In the The Secondary Social Studies Education (9-12) program from Anderson University (South Carolina) , you’ll study history, economics, geography, political science, sociology, and psychology. You’ll be prepared to mentor and develop students who pursue higher education, as well as those entering the workforce after high school. Anderson University’s close connections with private and public schools will help you network with educators and open a path for you to step into any classroom.

Careers

Your Secondary Social Studies degree from Anderson University prepares you to become a certified educator. Educators are in high demand across the country and a South Carolina certification is reciprocal in 47 states, creating an open path for you to step into any classroom. The median salary for a high school teacher is $61,820, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many students pursue a graduate degree or law school to advance their career. With only six additional credit hours needed, many students double major in Secondary Social Studies Education and History.

Pursuing a double major allows students to deepen their skills as both educators and historians. The result is a multifaceted education that allows students the opportunity to expand their potential career options beyond the classroom and into museums, archives, and national parks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Colonial and Revolutionary America
Civil War and Reconstruction
United States Foreign Relations Since 1898
War and Society
History of American Popular Culture
Tragedy, Memory, and History in the United States

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Anderson, 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

Application
$40 application fee
Official high school transcript

Two essays (prompts)

Official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores
If you are submitting a test score, then you will not be required to submit essays.
Letter of recommendation
Résumé

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35380 USD / year

≈ 35380 USD / year
Out-of-State

35380 USD / year

≈ 35380 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

35380 USD / year

≈ 35380 USD / year

Living costs

Anderson

United States

1600 - 2783 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Anderson

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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