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Bachelor of Secondary Education in History and Social Studies

Northern Arizona University

  • Flagstaff, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

Bachelor of Science in Education (Secondary Education – History and Social Studies) is a 4-year bachelor programme offered by Department of History at the NAU Flagstaff campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core knowledge and methods in Secondary Education – History and Social Studies. Analyze relevant problems
  • Communicate evidence-based solutions
  • And use appropriate professional or academic practices.

Career outcomes

  • History Teachers (Postsecondary)
  • Education Teachers (Postsecondary)
  • Secondary School Teachers Except Special and Career/Technical Education
  • Middle School Teachers Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Curriculum

  • Plan of 120 units over about 4 years. Study is organised as Social Studies Content Coursework (33 units)
  • History Content Coursework (15 units)
  • U.S. History Coursework (3-6 units)
  • Non-U.S. History Coursework (9-12 units)
  • Social Science Coursework (3 units). Field experience or internship is required
  • A senior capstone is included

Entry requirements

Academic

  • First-year applicants need a minimum 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) for the last 3 years of secondary school
  • Transfer applicants with 24+ credits need 2.5
  • With a US associate degree 2.0. Official transcripts
  • Passport and proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 70
  • IELTS 6
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE 56 or equivalents). Some majors have additional programme admission requirements.

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

Completed or completing secondary school with official transcripts (original language plus certified English translation), Transfer applicants with college credit.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6
  • TOEFL iBT 70
  • Duolingo 95
  • PTE Academic 56

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity or Passport
  • English Proficiency Evidence Where Applicable.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements: first-year 2.5 GPA
  2. English proof. Priority dates 1 March (Fall) and 15 September (Spring) through the official website. Apply online with the NAU international application and pay the 50 USD fee. Upload passport copy
  3. Secondary and college transcripts (certified English translation)
  4. English test scores. Show bank statements and the financial sponsor form to receive the I-20. Pay the 325 USD enrollment fee if required. Apply for the F-1 visa with the I-20.

Other costs

Tuition per year$31,622 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusFlagstaff
Faculty or schoolCollege of Arts and Letters
DepartmentDepartment of History
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteScholarships, Bursaries, Or merit awards may be available to eligible students at Northern Arizona University. Eligibility, Award value, And application deadlines vary by scholarship and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    108 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Sept 2027

    306 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.