Program Description

Western Michigan University's social studies major offers students opportunities to pursue broad, interdisciplinary approaches to social science perspectives. The major provides students with exposure to courses that will prepare them for teaching and non-teaching careers. The major will also supply the content foundation necessary for students hoping to pass the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) and apply for the new Western Michigan University MAT program.

This program will provide you with:

• An internship opportunity
• Broad, interdisciplinary preparation necessary for both teaching and non-teaching careers

Western graduates with degrees in social studies are working as:

• Secondary school teachers
• Post-secondary school teachers
• Museum and public history professionals
• Market research analysts
• Attorneys
• Business professionals

Admission Requirements

Your transcript is the most important piece of information.  It shows what courses you’ve taken and your grades, which allows us to assess:

• Academic Preparation.  Successful students are prepared students and we want to make sure you’re ready for the rigors of college-level work.  We recommend*:
  -  4 years of English
  -  3-4 years of math (through second year algebra or pre-calculus)
  -  3 years of natural sciences (two or more with a lab component)
  -  2 years of the same foreign language
• Grade Point Average.
• Grade Trend.  How well you’ve done in your most recent courses.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6	6	6	6	6

Remarks:

• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $33,688.
• Score reporting required.