Overview

Develop expertise in history and social studies and prepare to be an engaging and resourceful social studies teacher at the History- Social Studies- Secondary Teacher Education (6-12) program offered by University of Southern Maine.

Key Facts

Gain more student-teaching experience than any other Maine-based teacher preparation program.
Excel with academic advising and professional development — from course selection to the student teaching internship.

Benefit from partnerships with organizations including the Maine State Museum, Maine Historical Society, Maine Humanities Council, Greater Portland Landmarks, and Maine Women Writers Collection.

Flexible career options

Upon graduation, you’ll qualify for teacher certification in public school grades 6-12 through the Maine Department of Education. Nationally accredited, the Maine certification qualifications are transferable to many other states.

You could go into these careers:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
Substitute Teachers, Short-Term

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Indigenous Peoples in the Atlantic World

Native American History, 1450-2000

African American History from 1865

African American History to 1865

United States History Since 1877

United States History to 1877

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

We accept and review applications throughout the year on a rolling admission cycle.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Gorham, 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Official transcripts of your education history
Completed personal statement/essay (recommended)
Submit your official secondary school transcripts, exam certificates, and any college-level transcripts including certified English translations
Provide financial documentation that shows you are able to support educational and living costs
Submit US $50 application fee (except Canadian applicants)
Submit an official evaluation of college-level transcripts approved by one of the following transcript analysis agencies:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE)

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

27930 USD / year

≈ 27930 USD / year
Out-of-State

27930 USD / year

≈ 27930 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9480 USD / year

≈ 9480 USD / year

Living costs

Gorham

United States

1370 - 2127 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

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History- Social Studies- Secondary Teacher Education (6-12).

Available Scholarships

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