Dive deep into the fascinating study of human cultures while mastering the art of engaging and effective social studies teaching.
The UB Teach social studies education program is a five-year accelerated combined degree, offering a BA in anthropology and an EdM in social studies education. It provides expertise in anthropology and prepares you to teach social studies for grades 5-12. You'll study in both the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Learning and Instruction, gaining a deep understanding of human studies and effective social studies teaching methods.
Academic credential granted | Bachelor of Arts (BA)/Master of Education (EdM) |
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Certification option | Successful completion of program leads to an institutional recommendation for New York State initial and professional certification in social studies education |
Grade levels | 7 to 12 with 5 to 6 extension |
Credits required for completion | 138 |
Time to completion | 5 years |
Course delivery | On campus, online |
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Application deadline | Early Action Deadline: Nov. 15 Scholarship Consideration: Dec. 8 Regular Decision: Feb. 1 Students can continue to submit an application for fall consideration until capacity is reached. |
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You will not apply separately to graduate study; instead, there are a series of progression points that you must meet.
Advancement to the graduate portion of the program requires that you: