Geography-Anthropology/Social Studies Major — Secondary Teacher Education Track (6-12)

Full-time tuition

In-state: $8,640;
Out-of-state: $24,300 (per year). See details and other costs

Financial aid

Average award,
in-state: $7,300;
out-of-state: $14,500.
May include scholarships, grants, & work-study. Explore aid

Program duration

Typical completion time: 4 years. Flexible options may save time. Explore options

Admissions

No fee to apply. SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines

Program Highlights

Benefit from our unique approach: We combine teacher preparation courses and student-teaching experience with courses in geography, anthropology, archaeology, mapping, and the environment.
Develop expertise in geography, anthropology, and social studies and prepare to be an engaging and resourceful social studies teacher.
Gain more student-teaching experience than any other Maine-based teacher preparation program.
Excel with academic advising and professional development — from course selection to the student-teaching internship.
Tailor the major to your interests: Choose to specialize in Applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Geospatial Analysis; Cultural and Natural Heritage Management; or Sustainable Cultures and Communities.
Study in state-of-the-art facilities, including three archaeology laboratories and three Geographic Information Systems (GIS) laboratories.

A group of students gathered around a table looking at books.

Program requirements

Share your enthusiasm for social studies and education — prepare to teach middle or high school. We provide a rigorous, authentic learning experience, ensuring you graduate with a solid knowledge base in the classes you’ll teach.

Visit course catalog

Elementary Education

Undergraduate Major

Geography-Anthropology

Undergraduate Major

History/Social Studies — Secondary Teacher Education Track (6-12)

Undergraduate Major

History

Undergraduate Major

Next Steps

Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.

Get Info

Visit

Apply