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Master of Social Studies Education
- St. Cloud, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Social Studies Education at Ohio Northern University leads to Ohio licensure to teach social studies in grades 7 to 12.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Social Studies Education to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Courses in history
- Political science. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Social studies teacher (grades 7-12
- Ohio licensure)
Curriculum
- Courses in history
- Political science
- Economics
- Geography
- Psychology and sociology are combined with education courses on adolescent development
- Curriculum and classroom strategies. Students complete a secondary major in history
- Observe and teach in local classrooms and complete student teaching.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed bachelor's degree recognised as equivalent to a US bachelor's; 2.75 GPA (4.0 scale) in undergraduate work; IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale) for full admission; some programmes add GRE
- GMAT
- interview or prerequisite coursework
- Overall 2.75 GPA (4.0 scale) in previous undergraduate work or the last half of it; 3.0 in any graduate coursework; non-US degrees evaluated for GPA conversion; some programmes require GRE/GMAT or higher GPA
Minimum GPA
2.75
Accepted academic background
Completed bachelor's degree (US regionally accredited or recognised by the home Ministry of Education and equivalent to a US bachelor's); 3-year degrees only for provisional admission (2.75 GPA, IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 68)
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5 (full admission
- TOEFL iBT 6.5-7.0 provisional with EAP 511/512
- IELTS Academic 7.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $14,699 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | St. Cloud |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences |
| Department | K-12 Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institutional graduate scholarship opportunities may be available; the undergraduate-only ACSS award does not apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $14,699 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,247 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.75. Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5 (full admission, TOEFL iBT 6.5-7.0 provisional with EAP 511/512, IELTS Academic 7.5.