Bachelor of Science in Education - Social Studies (Grades 4-8)

The Gordon T. and Ellen West College of Education offers teacher certification for elementary, secondary, all-level teachers, and a B.A. and B.S. in Sport and Leisure Studies. Students who wish to become elementary teachers (Early Childhood - Grade 6; 4-8 Generalist; Grades 4-8) graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (BSIS). Students who wish to become secondary teachers (Grades 7-12) or all-level teachers (Grades K-12) pursue a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, or Bachelor of Business Administration with a major andor minor in appropriate teaching fields.

International freshman applicants must meet the following admission criteria: Diploma with equivalent curriculum to that of a U.S. high school. Official Transcripts must be received from all institutions in which the student has previously enrolled (high school and each college or university). 3.00 - 4.0 GPA TOEFL (Paper-based) - 550 TOEFL (Computer-based) - 213 TOEFL (Internet-based) - 79 (Writing - 20, Speaking - 20, Reading - 19, Listening - 20) IELTS - 6.0 ITEP - 4.0 Duolingo - 100