West Lafayette,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Social Studies Education in West Lafayette United States | Purdue University
Purdue University
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West Lafayette United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,830
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Pursue a social studies education degree to transform your passion for history, geography, political science, civics, and government into a rewarding career. This program prepares you to teach social studies at the middle and high school levels (grades 5-12).
Purdue University's social studies education curriculum covers diverse social science disciplines, with special emphasis on history, civics, government, and economics. Students can choose to specialize in Psychology or Sociology. The program blends academic instruction with hands-on teaching experiences in secondary classrooms, culminating in a full-year student teaching placement.
Field experiences take place in multiple environments:
Schools across rural, urban, and suburban communities in Indiana and beyond
Youth-focused community organizations
Partner schools throughout the United States and overseas
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
All students who plan to attend Purdue University are required to provide official, final transcripts. SAT or ACT scores with writing is strongly encouraged for international citizens. International citizens who submit an exceptional SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing(new), SAT Critical Reading(old), or ACT English score may be exempt from submitting additional scores. TOEFL ibt - 80, IELTS - overall score of 6.5 or higher with at least a 6.0 in each section.
Tuition
USD
30,830