Overview

Explore the richness of social studies education with Pennsylvania Western University's Secondary Education, Social Studies program. This program empowers aspiring educators to inspire the next generation with a deep understanding of history, culture, and global issues.

Key Features

Specialized training in teaching social studies at the secondary level
Comprehensive curriculum covering history, geography, government, economics, and cultural studies
Integration of innovative teaching methods and technology in social studies instruction
Field experiences in diverse classroom settings to apply pedagogical knowledge
Emphasis on promoting civic literacy, critical thinking, and multicultural understanding

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Studies Education
United States History for Educators
World Geography and Cultures
Civic Engagement and Global Citizenship
Social Studies Methods and Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

California, United States
Clarion, United States
Edinboro, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Secondary Education View 941 other Bachelors in Secondary Education in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

$35.00 application fee or official PennWest University or agency/affiliation fee waiver code
Official high school transcript with a cumulative GPA of >= 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or GED diploma with a total score of > 450
Submission of any additional required documents specified by the university for admission
Test-optional admission (some programs may require test results for direct admission)

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

11574 USD / year

≈ 11574 USD / year
Out-of-State

11574 USD / year

≈ 11574 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7716 USD / year

≈ 7716 USD / year

Living costs

California

United States

1570 - 2658 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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