Overview

As a future educator in grades 7-12, you'll play a crucial role in shaping young minds, fostering critical thinking, and promoting civic engagement. The Secondary Education - Social Studies program at the University of Maryland equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a difference in children's lives.

Learning Goals

Learn a social justice-oriented approach to teaching social studies and supporting all students to succeed
Practice making social studies content and skills relevant, engaging, and transformative for students.
Learn alongside a range of experts in social studies education, including College of Education faculty, university supervisors and mentor teachers
Work closely over the course of an academic year with an excellent history, government, or economics teacher at one of our partner schools

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Historical and Philosophical Perspectives on Education
Adolescent Development
Cognitive and Motivational Literacy Content
Digital Learning Tools and Communities
Knowledge, Reasoning, and Learning in Secondary Social Studies
Digital Learning Tools and Communities

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Park, United States

Disciplines

Sociology Secondary Education View 943 other Bachelors in Secondary Education 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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed online application. As part of the application you will be required to submit: an essay an activities and awards list or resume, and a nonrefundable fee of $75.
Two letters of recommendation are required: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher.
Each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your high school transcript(s) listing all courses internal results for grades 9-12. Transcripts must be sent in the native language, along with the certified English translation.
If you have completed any collegiate coursework, each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you attempted/completed along with a third-party academic evaluation.
Optional: official standardized test scores
If you are applying as an international applicant, you must provide proof of English proficiency.

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

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Out-of-State

40254 USD / year

≈ 40254 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10490 USD / year

≈ 10490 USD / year

Living costs

College Park

United States

1676 - 2838 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 Secondary Education - Social Studies.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Learning Goals

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Park

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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