Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Social Studies] From Washington State University

The program is offered by . 

Strengths of the program:

Benefit from the only undergrad teaching program in Washington that's housed at a major research university.

• Learn from professors who have done extensive research, travel, and teaching abroad.

• Study and work with a diversity of young students that mirrors today’s classrooms.

• The U.S. Department of Education selected WSU for a grant of more than $11 million to create a model teacher preparation program centered on high-needs youths.

• Learn effective teaching: WSU offers the state’s only teacher preparation program that provides practical classroom teaching opportunities in every region of Washington.

Career

Social studies teachers may teach in public or private schools worldwide. Further study opens up possibilities as a coach, counselor, principal, or other administrative positions in schools.

During the 2015–2016 school year, the standard starting annual salary for a nine-month school year was $35,069 for Washington state teachers with a bachelor's degree, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction. With additional education and experience, salaries can be much higher.