Best Social Studies Teacher Education Programs

On Campus | Scheduled Classes

Average Cost per Credit
In State | $990 per credit
Out of State | $990 per credit

Credits to Graduate
126

Program Information
Degree Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | Pennsylvania Department of Education 

CSU's bachelor's in secondary education — social studies prepares students for an initial Pennsylvania teaching license in just four years. The Christian-centered curriculum requires classes in world religions and theological distinctives. Degree-seekers enjoy a low 11-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio.

CSU encourages prospective first-year students to speak with an admissions counselor before applying. The application takes only 15-20 minutes to complete. Applicants must submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results and official high school or undergraduate transcripts, as well. 

On Campus | Scheduled Classes

Average Cost per Credit
In State | $305 per credit
Out of State | $620 per credit

Credits to Graduate
120

Program Information
Degree Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation 

Aspiring New York state public school teachers choose Hunter's adolescent social studies (BA) program. Students customize the degree by choosing education electives that include adolescent development and building the foundations of literacy. Learners remain in good academic standing by maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA. 

Aspiring first-year students apply for the spring or fall semester. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and an essay demonstrating curiosity and leadership potential. Hunter recommends but does not require recommendation letters. 

On Campus | Scheduled Classes

Average Cost per Credit
In State | $348 per credit
Out of State | $948 per credit

Credits to Graduate
129

Program Information
Degree Completion Program | No

Program Accreditation | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Degree-seekers in Purdue's bachelor's in social studies education program train for a teaching career by taking classes in multiculturalism, community issues and applications, and learning and motivation. Opportunities for clinical practice and student teaching exist through the Indianapolis Public School Urban Experience. Graduates qualify for an Indiana teaching license. 

First-year applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED certificate. Other admission requirements include ACT or SAT scores. Applicants using the Common Application must also submit an essay.

On Campus | Scheduled Classes

Average Cost per Year
In State | $57,790 per year
Out of State | $57,790 per year

Credits to Graduate
120

Program Information
Degree Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | N/A

The bachelor's in social science teacher education program at Providence College (PC) lets students create a unique history concentration. Learners do so by selecting seven major electives. 

Required classes include Colonial North America, creating a nation, and the American century. Learners may substitute some requirements by earning a 4-5 score on an Advanced Placement exam. 

PC accepts the Common Application and requires high school transcripts, a personal statement, and recommendation letters. Applicants submit ACT or SAT scores, as well.

On Campus | Scheduled Classes

Average Cost per Credit
In State | $305 per credit
Out of State | $620 per credit

Credits to Graduate
120

Program Information
Degree Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | N/A

Brooklyn College's social studies teacher (7-12) program features nine concentrations that include anthropology, economics, and political science. Students also select from dozens of education electives, such as critical issues in U.S. education and teaching adolescents in content areas. Learners maintain a minimum 2.7 GPA to maintain satisfactory academic progress.

Prospective first-year students apply with the City University of New York (CUNY) Application. Application materials include high school transcripts, SAT scores, and a fee. 

On Campus | Scheduled Classes

Average Cost per Credit
In State | $614 per credit
Out of State | $614 per credit

Credits to Graduate
130

Program Information
Degree Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Mississippi College's social studies education program offers students a Christian education with coursework in the American economic system, adolescent psychology, and interpersonal communication. Coursework also trains learners in classroom management and assessment. Required courses and student teaching qualify graduates for a Mississippi teaching license. 

Applicants submit high school transcripts or a GED certificate. Standard admission requirements include a minimum 18 ACT or 940 ACT score, as well. Homeschooled students may apply by submitting additional materials.

On Campus | Scheduled Classes

Average Cost per Year
In State | $38,370 per year
Out of State | $38,370 per year

Credits to Graduate
124

Program Information
Degree Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Michigan residents preparing for a career as a secondary social studies teacher enroll in Calvin's teacher-preparation program. Learners concentrate in general history, economics, geography, or political science. Required major classes include societal structures, methods of pedagogies, and principles of microeconomics.

Calvin accepts new degree-seekers in the spring and fall semesters. First-year applicants may submit the Common Application or the university application. Other requirements include ACT or SAT scores.

On Campus | Scheduled Classes

Average Cost per Year
In State | $34,500 per year
Out of State | $34,500 per year

Credits to Graduate
132

Program Information
Degree Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation

Students in Cedarville's BA in social studies education program receive a biblical education qualifying them for an Ohio teaching license. Learners concentrate in economics, geography, political science, or sociology. Degree-seekers may further customize their education by minoring in church history, criminal history, history, or international studies. 

Application requirements include high school transcripts and evidence of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Applicants need not submit ACT or SAT scores. All incoming first-year students receive some institutional financial aid.

Hybrid | Self-Paced and Scheduled Classes

Average Cost per Year
In State | $38,550 per year
Out of State | $38,550 per year

Credits to Graduate
126-127

Program Information
Degree Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | Pennsylvania Department of Education

Messiah provides aspiring Pennsylvania educators with a Christ-centered social studies teacher licensure program. Education classes include introduction to special education, perspectives on education, and instructional design and assessment for middle and secondary grades. Learners may take some general education classes online. 

Prospective students' application files include a personal statement and high school transcripts. Messiah recommends but does not require ACT or SAT scores. Incoming first-year degree-seekers with an excellent high school GPA receive up to $15,000 a year in automatic scholarships.

On Campus | Scheduled Classes

Average Cost per Year
In State | $33,670 per year
Out of State | $33,670 per year

Credits to Graduate
121

Program Information
Degree Completion Program | No
Program Accreditation | Texas State Board for Educator Certification

The bachelor's in social studies program at LeTourneau University (LETU) features two field experiences and coursework in ethical and legal topics in education, classroom management, and the history of the modern Middle East. Learners prepare for a career in education with a mix of courses and student teaching. The program also requires a class in licensure exam preparation. 

LETU uses a 3.0 high school GPA cutoff and accepts standardized test scores. Applicants also submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid results.