Social Studies Education: Program Overview
The Master’s Degree in Social Studies Education prepares professionals for leadership roles in designing, enacting, evaluating and studying social studies education. In the program you will explore the relevant history, influential theories, latest research and vital curricular issues connected to teaching and learning social studies. Core courses will familiarize you with research-based approaches to learning history and the social sciences; designing and enacting instruction across multiple settings and with a variety of media; the cultural, social, political and educational questions connected to civic and democratic education.
The program reflects the flexibility of all programs
within Educational Studies. There are opportunities for students
to take courses within all specialization areas in the School of
Education and across campus, including history and the social sciences.
Thus, students have the flexibility to work with world-renowned
faculty who are pursuing curriculum issues in a variety of subject
matter areas, learning technologies, educational policy, and teacher
education. Faculty will work with you to shape program that meet
your specific interests. In addition, students have the opportunity
to take
certification courses
to prepare for teaching at the same time
as they are working on an MA degree.
Upon completion of your M.A., you will be prepared to work in a variety of public and private educational settings as an education leader of Social Studies curriculum and pedagogy. Program graduates often seek teaching, administrative, as well as curriculum and staff development positions. Some graduates work in policy positions that consider issues of curriculum standards and assessment. In addition, should you wish, you will be well prepared to continue your studies in a highly rated Ph.D. program.
This degree specialization is housed within the Educational Studies program, which fosters links among students and faculty in a number of specializations sharing a commitment to the integration of theory and research on teaching, learning, and educational access in P-12 settings.
