by our College Data Analytics TeamSocial Studies Education is a concentration offered under the teacher education subject specific major at Western Michigan University. We’ve gathered data and other essential information about the bachelor’s degree program in social studies teacher education, such as if the program is offered online, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WMU paid an average of $630 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $504 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,094 | $15,118 |
| Fees | $923 | $923 |
| Books and Supplies | $987 | $987 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,567 | $10,567 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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WMU does not offer an online option for its social studies teacher education bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WMU Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in social studies teacher education in 2019-2020, 52.6% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 40.8%.
Around 10.5% of social studies teacher education bachelor’s degree recipients at WMU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 13%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to social studies education.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Education | 9 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 |
| English & Language Arts Education | 7 |
| Health Education | 1 |
| Family & Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 4 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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