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Earn a degree in social studies education and put your interest in history, geography, politics, civics, and government to work. A social studies education degree will enable you to teach social studies at the secondary level (grades 5-12).
At Purdue University, the social studies education program includes coursework across all social science content areas with a specific focus on the content areas of history, civics and government, and economics. You also have the option for a content concentration in Psychology or Sociology. Your preparation includes a combination of coursework and clinical experiences in secondary school classrooms, culminating in student teaching during your final year.
Application. High School Transcripts. High School Diploma. At least three consecutive years of courses and grades. GPA score of 3.0 out of 4.0 scale. TOEFL iBT: 80 overall with 20 in each section OR IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each section. ACT / SAT Scores. Application Essay.
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Museum Educator
Curriculum Writer/Developer
Historian
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