Overview

The Social Science Education program offered at University of South Florida is for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education who wish to become certified teachers in social science at the middle or senior high school level. This major leads to teaching certification in grade 6-12 social sciences as part of the master’s degree program.

Key Facts

At a time when the skills and pedagogy of classroom teachers and school administrators is more important than ever, the USF College of Education offers state-of-the-art teacher training and collaborative and collegial graduate studies designed to empower educational leaders. Working closely with our partners in the school districts across the Tampa Bay region, we seek to work with our community to extend proven educational initiatives and discover new ways of preparing life-long learners.

Whether you are looking to obtain your first teaching certification or you are returning to complete graduate coursework as part of your professional development, we have the resources and support you need to be successful in reaching your goals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Teaching the Adolescent Learner

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Measurement

Classroom Management for a Diverse School and Society

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Curriculum & Instruction of Social Science Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Tampa, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a social studies field that is taught at the 6-12 grade level OR the equivalent bacehlors and/or graduate degrees from a foreign institution

3.00 in graduate coursework can be used to augment the undergraduate GPA

Resume

250-word letter of interest stating your objectives in pursuing this course of study

Two letters of recommendation attesting to the applicants’ potential success as a graduate student and his/her ability to work with adolescents.

Disclosure of arrest and conviction information

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

16666 USD / year

≈ 16666 USD / year
Out-of-State

16666 USD / year

≈ 16666 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7840 USD / year

≈ 7840 USD / year

Living costs

Tampa

United States

1122 - 1951 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Social Science Education.

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Tampa

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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