Overview

Students pursuing a Social Studies Education from Elizabethtown College certification acquire a mastery of the various subject fields that are part of a secondary social studies curriculum.

Overview

In addition, this program provides training in the techniques of teaching, along with actual teaching experience in a social studies classroom. Upon successful completion of the program, students are certified to teach social studies in secondary schools in Pennsylvania and, by reciprocal agreement, in several other states.

This degree prepares you to become a Social Studies teacher for grades 7-12. This program will certify you to teach Social Studies for grades 7-12 in Pennsylvania and reciprocal states

Programme Structure

Courses include:

United States History to 1877
Foundations of American Government
Comparative Politics
International Relations
Macroeconomics
Understanding Human Cultures
Discovering Society
Pennsylvania Politics and Policy
Population and Global Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Elizabethtown, United States

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 807 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

One of the following:
SAT/ACT
TOEFL
IELTS
EIKEN
Duolingo
PTE
IESOL
Cambridge English scores or an English proficiency letter written by a teacher
One letter of recommendation from your guidance counselor, advisor, principal or teacher
An official copy of your secondary school transcripts

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37250 USD / year

≈ 37250 USD / year
Out-of-State

37250 USD / year

≈ 37250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37250 USD / year

≈ 37250 USD / year

Living costs

Elizabethtown

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Elizabethtown

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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