Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with an Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Single Subject Credential

Prepare for a career as a teacher of social studies and history in middle or high school with the Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with an Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential. The program combines rigorous coursework in history and social sciences with a focus on world, U.S., and California history.

In the BA Social Science program, youll learn to look at familiar places and cultures from an entirely new perspective while developing your skills in critical thinking, reading, writing, and researching. As the program involves educational methodology and student teacher training, youll graduate fully prepared to teach social studies and/or history in middle school or high school. The Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with an Inspired Teaching and Learning Preliminary Single Subject Credential Program is currently operating using credential guidelines for California only.

To receive a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Social Science with a Single Subject Teaching Credential (California), candidates must complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence at National University, 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level and a minimum 69 units of General Education requirements. In the absence of transfer credit, additional general electives may be necessary to satisfy total units for the degree. The following courses are specific degree requirements.

Undergraduate students must have successfully completed year 12 or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.0. ACT/SAT recommended.
For Bachelor's applicants:
Official high school transcripts and mark sheets (and certified English translations, if applicable)
Official high school diploma/proof of graduation (and certified English translations, if applicable)
Official post-secondary transcripts and diplomas if post-secondary schooling was pursued by applicant (and certified English translations, if applicable) TOEFL 70 iBT IELTS 5.5 (no band lower than 5) TOEFL Paper-based Test 525