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Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Grand Valley State University Grand Valley State University, USA

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USD 20750

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Coursework is in history, economics, geography, and political science as well as in the social studies specific pedagogy.

Students choose from a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. Those seeking the B.A. must demonstrate third-semester proficiency in a foreign language.

Students seeking teacher certification also complete the professional program offered by the College of Education. The major meets State of Michigan content standards for teacher preparation in social studies.

Why Study Social Studies At Grand Valley?

  • Students study the world from a variety of perspectives, giving them strong interdisciplinary training and skills.
  • Our majors are trained to research problems and engage in problem solving through written and verbal communication.
  • The curriculum prepares students to teach a complex subject in a changing world.
  • Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty members to learn the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching social studies.
  • Social studies majors are highly sought after by schools that want to hire teachers capable of teaching a variety of courses.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, May 2024, Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    •  Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

     

     

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    53 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    20750

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    9000 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    For Undergraduate:

    • Guaranteed Scholarship__ 6000$ for all the international students
    • International Merit Scholarship: $2,500 to $10,000. Scholarship decisions are based on a review of the information in the application, including an essay, academic information,
    • and extracurricular activities. Students who submit an application for fall admission by February 1 are eligible for this scholarship. Only students on F1 status are eligible for this scholarship

    For Graduate:

    • We have kept in state tuition fee for all the students (kind of inbuilt scholarship).
    • We do have graduate assistantships through which students can work on campus.

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