BSc

Social Studies Education

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    33,246USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep
  • QS Ranking
    Not QS Ranked

Program overview

What Indiana Wesleyan University says about their program:

The Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education at Indiana Wesleyan University prepares students to become certified middle and high school social studies teachers in Indiana. The program aligns with state certification standards and national accreditation requirements, focusing on the history, principles, and philosophy of public education. Students engage in coursework covering literacy strategies, contemporary world affairs, and classroom management, while also learning about certification processes and job search strategies. Graduates are equipped for diverse teaching roles in educational settings.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Minimum GPA of 2.6 on a 4.0 scale
  • Applicants must agree to abide by the University’s community guidelines and behavioral expectations

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL

    79

  • IELTS

    6.5

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English proficiency proof
  • Copy of passport
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Required grades

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Scholarships at Indiana Wesleyan University

  • Academic Merit Scholarships (National Merit / President's / Dean's / Faculty / Trustee)

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    Indiana Wesleyan University's GPA-based academic scholarships for incoming freshmen -- National Merit ($18,000/yr), President's Scholarship ($17,000/yr, GPA 4.0+), Dean's Scholarship ($14,000/yr, GPA 3.8-3.99), Faculty Scholarship ($10,000/yr, GPA 3.5-3.79), and Trustee Scholarship ($8,000/yr, GPA 3.0-3.49) -- are confirmed by the university's international aid page as available to international undergraduate students, who can receive up to $17,000 annually through these academic awards in place of or in addition to the base International Scholarship. Awards are determined by GPA at time of admission and require no separate scholarship application.

  • International Scholarship

    Official page

    A guaranteed institutional award of $10,000 per year given automatically to first-time incoming freshman and transfer international undergraduate students at Indiana Wesleyan University -- no separate application is required. The award is renewable for up to 8 semesters as long as the student maintains full-time enrollment (fall and spring) and Satisfactory Academic Progress. It is specifically designed for non-domestic students and is replaced by an academic merit scholarship (ranging $11,000-$16,000) if the student's GPA qualifies for the higher amount, making it a baseline funding guarantee exclusively for international enrollees.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$33,246 per year

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What is the cost of living near Indiana Wesleyan University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,073
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$898
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$116
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$66
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$36
Monthly grocery basket$178
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$12
Gym membership$30

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Indiana Wesleyan University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

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