Overview

The History and Social Studies Education BA program at University of Lynchburg prepares students for careers as middle or high school history and social studies teachers. Through a comprehensive curriculum that combines history and social studies content knowledge, education coursework, hands-on teaching experiences, and preparation for certification, students will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective educators.

Key Features

Comprehensive curriculum that covers history and social studies content knowledge, education theory, and teaching methods
Hands-on teaching experiences in local middle and high schools
Opportunities for certification in Virginia and other states
Preparation for graduate study in education-related fields
Access to faculty with extensive experience in history and social studies education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Civilizations
American History
Anthropology
Sociology
Teaching History and Social Studies in the Secondary School
Classroom Management and Organization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-19 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

124 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairfax, 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

Completed application form
Official high school transcript or GED certificate
SAT or ACT scores
Two letters of recommendation
Personal statement or essay
Interview with a member of the education faculty

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year
Out-of-State

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year

Living costs

Virginia

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

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Funding

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