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Bachelor of Education in Teaching Social Studies Grades 5-12
- Mount Pleasant, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
The programme prepares future social studies teachers for grades 5 to 12, blending social science study with teaching methods and classroom practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Education in Teaching Social Studies Grades 5-12. Analyze discipline-specific problems and communicate findings clearly. Apply relevant research or professional methods in academic or practical contexts.
Career outcomes
- Secondary social studies teacher
- curriculum specialist
- technical writer
- archivist or museum worker
- college instructor
- historian
Curriculum
- Core coursework covers education
- history
- political science
- geography and economics
- with five teaching-methods courses and a course on guiding difficult discussions. Students complete 200 supervised clinical hours before student teaching. The degree is 63 credit hours and leads to the Michigan secondary teaching certificate.
Entry requirements
Academic
- High school diploma or equivalent (transcripts for grades 9-11 accepted for an early decision
- Graduation required before enrolment) or college transcripts for transfer
- Proof of English proficiency
- Proof of funds for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
High school diploma or equivalent (grades 9-11 transcripts for a decision, Graduation required before enrolment), Transfer applicants with college credit follow transfer rules
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Copy
- Academic Transcripts
- Qualification Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence If Required
- Proof of Financial Support
- Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,050 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $55 USD |
| Deposit | $2,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Education and Human Services |
| Department | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
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Program starts
January 2028
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is $22,050 USD per year. The application fee is $55 USD. The deposit is $2,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,622 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.