Overview

This Social Studies Education BSc course from Trine University addresses topics such as:

Social justice
Ideal and practice of citizenship in a democratic society
Global connections and interdependence

Extensive field work in methods of teaching social studies is included to help you gain an understanding of the value and use of instructional resources in a dynamic, student-centered learning environment characterized by positive, productive and healthy interactions.

Trine University offers special education licensure programmes for preschool through 12th grade, allowing you to add special education licensure within your four-year degree programme at Trine. If you are interested in pursuing special education licensure, talk to your faculty advisor.

The experience: Innovative, hands-on learning in real classrooms

Preparing future social studies educators involves courses that cover a wide perspective in historical foundations, psychology, economics and government.

The Bachelor of Science with a major in social studies education programme features a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes real-world experience. Our expert faculty educate future teachers in:

Student-centered instruction in a safe learning environment
Evidence-based instructional strategies
Classroom management techniques
Innovative integration of classroom technology so you can earn Google Classroom certification

The result: Be highly prepared for your teaching career

Graduates from the Franks School of Education have demonstrated high levels of success, including:

100 percent of recently surveyed graduates indicated that Franks School of Education provided teacher training that was relevant, effective, and improved P-12 student learning.
100 percent of graduates shared they would recommend others coming to Trine University to become a teacher.

Career opportunities:

With a Bachelor of Science with a major in social studies education, you have many opportunities for rewarding careers or advanced studies.

Explore the Possibilities:

Teacher
Grade-level or content department chair
Building principal
Assistant superintendent
Superintendent
Curriculum director
Child care worker
Coach
Publications adviser (yearbooks, newspaper, etc.)
Community agency director
Counselor
Graduate student

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Civilization
Student Teaching Seminar
State and Local Government
Education Immersion
Educational Measurement

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Angola, United States

Disciplines

Education Social Work Liberal Arts View 779 other Bachelors in Social Work 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

Academic transcripts

Financial guarantee (U.S. Department of Homeland Security requires all international students to demonstrate ability to pay fees.)

Copy of passport

English placement test score

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Tuition Fees

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37750 USD / year

≈ 37750 USD / year
Out-of-State

36850 USD / year

≈ 36850 USD / year
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In-State

36850 USD / year

≈ 36850 USD / year

Funding

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Overview

The experience: Innovative, hands-on learning in real classrooms

The result: Be highly prepared for your teaching career

Career opportunities:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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