Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Preparation Program, Social Science (5-12)

Post-Baccalaureate

Teacher Preparation Program, Social Science (5-12)

Leads to teacher licensure

Degree Overview

Have a bachelor’s degree and looking to become a social science teacher? The online social science teacher certification program is the fastest way to earn your social science teaching license. You’ll become a highly qualified teacher prepared to teach middle school or high school social science.

Who the program is for:

• Individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree (preferably in one of the social science disciplines) and want to become a certified middle school or high school social science teacher.
• Unlicensed substitute teachers, career changers, retired military personnel, school paraprofessionals, and others with bachelor’s degrees who feel the call to teach.

This program requires a significant background in social science. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor to determine whether you have the sufficient background for entry into this program. If it is determined you do not, you may enroll into a Content Preparation Program.

Note: WGU is the only exclusively online teacher education institution in the nation to receive NCATE accreditation.

Your program will be flexible and largely self-paced. Click here to learn how your program works.

What You’ll Learn -- Areas of Study:

In this online post-baccalaureate program in social science, you’ll learn all the essential skills and knowledge needed. This program includes three domains of study, supervised practice teaching in an actual classroom, and completion of a professional portfolio.

Foundations of Teaching
Effective Teaching Practices (Social Science)
Demonstration Teaching (includes practice teaching)

Total Program: 46 Competency Units (credit equivalents)

More details about your challenging course of study

View the Program Guide (PDF)

Answers to your questions
Click a question, see the answer below.

• Will I practice teach?
• How will I complete my degree?
• Is financial aid available?

Will I practice teach?

Yes, all WGU teacher licensure programs include practice teaching in real classrooms. This is part of your Demonstration Teaching domain of study. This is obviously not an online portion of your degree program. Exactly how your practice teaching occurs will depend on the specific school district in which you teach. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can explain this in more detail.

How will I complete my degree?

As a WGU student you will combine the knowledge you already possess with online courses and independent learning resources to prepare for rigorous assessments that measure your progress in the program. Together with your mentor, you will develop an Academic Action Plan based upon your personal strengths and weaknesses. You can learm more by exploring the WGU Experience. Speak to an Enrollment Counselor who can explain the program in more depth.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, WGU offers federal financial aid. Loans are available to most students, regardless of financial need, and grants that don’t requirement repayment are available for those with financial need. You can check into your financial aid eligibility at any time during the admissions process. Learn more from an Enrollment Counselor or visit the Financial Aid section of the website.