Overview

For the Social Studies Education degree at the University of Georgia, theyn seek candidates who wish to explore and develop strategies for teaching students about the rich complexities of our world.

The program prepares the social studies teachers of tomorrow through direct work with practicing teachers, current students, doctoral students, and university faculty.

Key Features

Leads to initial licensure to teach social studies at the 6-12 level

Great option if you’re interested in becoming a teacher and already have a B.A. or B.S.

Work closely with talented doctoral students and nationally recognized faculty

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Seminar

Problems of Teaching Secondary Social Studies

Curriculum Planning in Social Sciences

Elective

Social Science Curriculum in Secondary Schools

Methods of Teaching Social Science in Secondary Schools

Secondary Social Studies Teaching and Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Applications received after these deadlines may be considered.

Language

English

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Credits

57 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

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General requirements

When all of the Graduate School’s application materials have been received, they are reviewed by the Social Studies Education program faculty. The faculty may request additional materials from applicants before making a recommendation on the application. The faculty make a recommendation to the Department of Math, Science, and Social Studies graduate coordinator, who in turn makes a recommendation to the Graduate School. The final decision on admissions is made by the Graduate School. Applicants and the department will receive notification directly from the Graduate School concerning a decision on acceptance.

Candidates should have a minimum 2.5 GPA on undergraduate or previous graduate work.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30182 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30182 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

9808 USD / year

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Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Athens

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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