Bachelor in Social Studies Teacher Education (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Social Studies Teacher Education (Bachelor's), tuition is 99% of first-year students receive institutional scholarships or grant aid..

This program combines a Bachelor of Arts in History with a Master of Science in Teaching in Adolescent Education. Students complete coursework in historical analysis, global perspectives, and pedagogical methods. The curriculum emphasizes evidence-based teaching and practical classroom application. Graduates earn New York State Initial teaching certification and are prepared to teach grades 7-12.

Focus areas include History, Adolescent Education, Social Studies Teaching, Global History, Pedagogy, Classroom Practice.

The program requires a total of 150 credits, including 120 for the BA and 30 for the MST. Students complete field placements, student teaching, and coursework in history and education during the final year.

Graduates become certified secondary school teachers in history and social studies for grades 7-12.

Prospective students may apply through Common App. Current Iona students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher and sophomore standing may apply for the dual degree program via PeopleSoft.

The programme totals about 150 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, five-year duration. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 91% of applicants.

Iona University brings together more than 4,000 students in a diverse community shaped by the values of justice, peace and service. The university began in 1940 and follows the educational tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Its alumni network includes 55,000 graduates around the world. Iona became a university in 2022 as its academic programs expanded.

Students can choose from 45 undergraduate majors, more than 35 minors, graduate degrees and advanced certificates. Academic areas include liberal arts, science, business administration, nursing and health sciences, communication, education, psychology, criminal justice and computer science. The university also offers graduate study in areas such as business analytics, occupational therapy, social work, mental health counseling and sports communication. Artificial intelligence is incorporated into learning to support innovation, creativity and critical thinking. Small classes and engaged professors are central to the academic experience.

Iona’s 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are four miles apart and connected by car or the Gael Express shuttle. New Rochelle offers modern facilities, while Bronxville has historic character and a downtown with shops, cafés and restaurants. Both campuses are a short train ride from New York City. Students can also explore Iona’s campus in Westport, Ireland, where classes take place at historic Westport House on a 400-acre estate. Campus life includes athletics, student clubs, volunteering and performances.