Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Education Specialist Certificate in Social Studies Education in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
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Detroit United States
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Qualification
First-Professional Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
The Educational Specialist Certificate in Social Studies Education caters to individuals aiming to: Expand their expertise in Social Studies disciplines, Explore coursework as a potential pathway to a Wayne State doctoral program, Enhance their teaching methodologies within Social Studies, or Combine any of these objectives. By completing 30+ graduate credits beyond your master's degree, you'll gain improved social studies teaching capabilities, clearer insights into doctoral studies, or simply emerge as a more knowledgeable and engaging individual. Wayne State University's Social Studies Education program in Detroit focuses on equipping K-12 educators to design learning experiences that foster students' comprehension of their global, national, regional, state, and local contexts, along with their potential civic roles.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for graduate admission, applicants must have completed an appropriate university-level program comparable in subject matter and credits to a Wayne State bachelor's degree program. While a degree in another country may have a similar name to a U.S. degree, that doesn't mean it requires similar lengths and content of study or that it should be accepted as equivalent.
All graduate applicants must:
Present an excellent scholastic record
Have sufficient financial resources for minimum tuition, supplies and living expenses
Be proficient in English
Applicants whose native language is not English must meet one of the following language proficiency requirements for admission: (1) submit an English language qualifying score, (2) receive provisional admission through the Wayne State University English Language Institute (ELI), (3) qualify for English proficiency exemption.
To establish English proficiency, you are required to submit an official qualifying score meeting minimum Graduate School requirements. The Graduate School's English Language Proficiency requirements are the absolute minimum, programs can set higher minimum standards. You are expected to meet the requirements set by your program of interest.
IELTS 6.5 (overall band), 79 internet-based (iBT and iBT Home Edition) 550 paper-based (PBT)
All graduate applicants must:
Present an excellent scholastic record
Have sufficient financial resources for minimum tuition, supplies and living expenses
Be proficient in English
Applicants whose native language is not English must meet one of the following language proficiency requirements for admission: (1) submit an English language qualifying score, (2) receive provisional admission through the Wayne State University English Language Institute (ELI), (3) qualify for English proficiency exemption.
To establish English proficiency, you are required to submit an official qualifying score meeting minimum Graduate School requirements. The Graduate School's English Language Proficiency requirements are the absolute minimum, programs can set higher minimum standards. You are expected to meet the requirements set by your program of interest.
IELTS 6.5 (overall band), 79 internet-based (iBT and iBT Home Edition) 550 paper-based (PBT)
Tuition
USD
28,116