Overview

A history major with a social studies teaching concentration prepares you to apply your skills in the classroom while you teach history and social studies courses at the middle school and high school level.

In this History/Social Studies program from University of Wisconsin-Superior, you will be trained as a social scientist who is knowledgeable about the concepts, facts, tools, forms of disciplinary inquiry, and disciplinary forms of representation in civics, economics, geography, history, and the social/behavioral sciences.

You will follow a course of study approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, including an array of courses focused on history, political science, and social science research. Additional coursework is completed through the teacher education program.

Key Facts

Engage in ethical reasoning to deliberate social, political, and economic issues
Apply your content knowledge to plan social studies learning sequences for grades 4-12
Gain the intellectual skills and habits of mind to think critically and communicate effectively
Grow in global awareness and intellectual flexability
Learn how to clearly express your thoughts through writing
Know how to construct abstract ideas from concrete sources and information

Be prepared to conduct historical research

Careers

There is a well-documented nationwide shortage of teachers, and licensed teachers are in high demand. The vast majority of the graduates find teaching jobs upon graduation, and many have multiple opportunities to choose from.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern World History

History of the United States Through

The United States Since

Historical Research and Writing-History of Wisconsin

Envisioning World History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Credits

57 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Superior, United States

Disciplines

Education History View 1571 other Bachelors in History 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

Academic factors, including college preparatory credits
Non-academic factors

Admissions essay (optional)
International students are evaluated on the same criteria – Academic and Non-Academic Factors and Application Essay (optional) – and must also meet the English proficiency requirement.

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

16400 USD / year

≈ 16400 USD / year
Out-of-State

16400 USD / year

≈ 16400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16400 USD / year

≈ 16400 USD / year

Living costs

Superior

United States

1061 - 1759 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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Available Scholarships

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