BA

Social Studies Education

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    31,360USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Aug

Program overview

What Bethany Lutheran College says about their program:

Students who seek state licensure for 5-12 Social Studies Education will complete coursework for a major in both Social Studies and Social Studies Education. Students are required to have an academic advisor in both the History and Education Departments. In addition to the general education requirements, Social Studies Education majors are required to take and earn at least a “C+” in the bolded courses as these courses contain embedded teaching standards.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma
  • All prospective students who are non-U.S. citizens must show evidence of past academic success

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL iBT

    60

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • Duolingo

    90

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • For students transferring from another US college or university, the test requirements may be waived pending review of official college transcripts
  • If the student is from an English speaking country, then official ACT or SAT scores shall be evaluated instead of English proficiency test
  • SAT

    1000

  • ACT

    19

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Copy of passport
  • Bank statement
  • Financial form
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$31,360 per year

Funding

International Student Scholarships Nearly all Bethany students receive some level of financial aid. The types and amounts of financial aid for which you may be eligible depend on your financial situation, academic standing, and extracurricular interests.

  • Amount

    From US$16,000 to US$21,000 per year

  • Requirements

    Complete all the application requirements, and Bethany will inform you of your scholarship eligibility if and when you are accepted. No additional form is needed to request a scholarship. Over 95% of students receive a scholarship. The scholarship automatically renews for 4 years if you meet standard academic and behavioral goals.

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