Overview

Students from the History and Social Science Teacher Preparation BA program offered at San José State University will benefit from the breadth of courses in the SSTP program and its emphasis on the practical elements of teaching, including how to engage students in the classroom and how to create and maintain effective learning environments.

Outcomes

Both majors will provide subject matter preparation for a single subject teaching credential program.

Future social science teachers would benefit from acquiring the in-depth historical content knowledge and historical thinking skills of a History BA. Social science teachers at the secondary level also often teach economics, government, geography, or ethnic studies as well.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analysis of Economic Issues for Teachers
Teaching in a Diverse Society
American Government for Teachers
Religion in America
Feminist Perspectives on Gender and Education
California History for Teachers
US History for Teachers
World History for Teachers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Jose, United States

Disciplines

History American and Australasian studies Teaching View 1224 other Bachelors in Teaching in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Earn the equivalent of a U.S. 3.0 grade point average (GPA) or an average of “B” grades.
Successfully complete three years of college preparatory mathematics with a minimum grade of “C-” or better.
Submit official test scores from an approved English language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS).
Submit partial official secondary school (high school) transcripts and final transcripts.
Take SAT or ACT (highly recommended).

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

17692 USD / year

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Out-of-State

17692 USD / year

≈ 17692 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

17692 USD / year

≈ 17692 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-Resident Fees are charged an additional $444 per unit.

Living costs

San Jose

United States

1740 - 3150 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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