Online Universities

Western Governors

Social Science Programs

WGU is the country's only online competency-based university. As a non-profit university created by the governors of 19 states to expand access to higher education, our TUITION IS LESS THAN HALF what you would pay at other reputable online universities.

Working closely with faculty mentors committed to your success, you will follow a personalized program that allows you to accelerate if you have existing competencies in your field of study or can commit significant time to your program.

B.A. in Social Science (5-12)
M.A. in Teaching- Social Science(5-12)

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B.A. in Social Science(5-12)

This program is ideal for someone who needs a bachelor's degree and wants to become a certified middle school or high school teacher of social science. It appeals to unlicensed substitute teachers, retired military, and career changers who feel the call to teach.

It is ideally suited to someone who has considerable social science background and can use the knowledge they already possess to move more quickly through the required subject area assessments.

The B.A. in Social Science (5-12) prepares you for secondary teacher licensure in middle school or high school social science. The program trains you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom setting.

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M.A. in Teaching- Social Science(5-12)

Perfect for the person with a social science background who wants to teach and earn a master's degree. The M.A. in Teaching, Social Science (5-12) combines preparation for teacher licensure in middle school or high school social science with additional education to earn your master's degree. The program trains you to become a highly-qualified teacher and includes supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom settinag.

It is well-suited to unlicensed social science substitute teachers, career changers, retired military, and others who feel a call to teach. As a master's program, it includes additional training in research, instructional design, and performance improvement.

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