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    La Sierra University

    Bachelor in Social Science: Secondary Teaching

    Riverside, United States4 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • Applications currently open

    About Bachelor in Social Science: Secondary Teaching

    Tuition comes to 36,720 USD per year; applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jul 15, 2027.

    The Bachelor in Social Science: Secondary Teaching at La Sierra University is for students who want to teach social science in high school. This 4-year degree helps students get a teaching credential and a major in Social Science.

    The program teaches subjects like history, geography, and sociology. Students also learn skills like lesson planning, classroom management, and how to help students with different learning styles. The program includes hands-on components like student teaching and working with experienced educators.

    Graduates can become High School Teachers, Social Science Teachers, Education Specialists, Curriculum Developers, or School Counselors. They can work in public or private schools, or in education-related industries.

    About La Sierra University

    A diverse student body at La Sierra University shares a campus shaped by Christian faith, service, art exhibits, music events and student activities in Riverside, California. Students can pursue business, biology, nursing and other programs on campus or online, with new options in sports management, film and television production, music composition and exercise science.

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    English Test Requirement

    This program asks forIELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

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    TOEFL iBT
    46–59
    PTE Academic
    42–49
    CEFR level
    B1/B2
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    Bachelor in Social Science: Secondary Teaching: Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the fees for Bachelor in Social Science: Secondary Teaching?
    Tuition: USD 36,720 per year. Application fee: USD 105. Service fee: USD 100.
    What are the entry requirements for Bachelor in Social Science: Secondary Teaching?
    Entry requirements include: Education: High School; Academic performance: Grade B-A (60-70%, GPA 2.5-3); English: IELTS 5.5-6.0; Minimum age: 18.
    How long is the Bachelor in Social Science: Secondary Teaching program?
    The program duration is 4 year.
    What is the application deadline?
    The application deadline is 2027-07-15.
    Is Bachelor in Social Science: Secondary Teaching available online?
    This is an on-campus program at La Sierra University in Riverside.

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