Blacksburg,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in History and Social Sciences Education in Virginia Beach United States | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Virginia Beach United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,362
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
History educators rank among Virginia's top 10 most in-demand teaching positions. Virginia Tech's program, directed by nationally acclaimed faculty, boasts strong employment outcomes and equips students for certification in secondary history and social sciences education (Grades 6-12). Through subjects including U.S. and world history, African American studies, political science, government, geography, civics, and economics, these educators help students develop multifaceted worldviews, fostering globally aware and critically thinking individuals.
Professional Pathways
Secondary History/Social Studies Instructor, Middle School History/Social Studies Educator, Instructional Consultant
Personal Tutor, Digital Learning Specialist, Academic Counselor, Teacher Trainer
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 5.5
Qualification Requirements
First-year applicants who have attended high school or have been home-educated outside of the U.S. at any point will need to submit their transcript(s) for review.
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 80 or higher with no subsection score less than 16
IELTS: 6.5 or higher with no sub score below 6.5
The Pearson Tests of English (PTE): 59 or higher
Duolingo: 115 or higher
Cambridge Assessment: English score of 176 or higher
SAT: 550 or higher on Evidence-based Reading and Writing
ACT: 24 or higher on English section
IGCSE/GCSE/GCE: A, B, or C, or 6-9 in English First Language or English Language
International Baccalaureate: 5 or higher on English Language and Literature (English A)
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 80 or higher with no subsection score less than 16
IELTS: 6.5 or higher with no sub score below 6.5
The Pearson Tests of English (PTE): 59 or higher
Duolingo: 115 or higher
Cambridge Assessment: English score of 176 or higher
SAT: 550 or higher on Evidence-based Reading and Writing
ACT: 24 or higher on English section
IGCSE/GCSE/GCE: A, B, or C, or 6-9 in English First Language or English Language
International Baccalaureate: 5 or higher on English Language and Literature (English A)
Tuition
USD
34,362