Contact:

Jeffery A. Mangram, 154 Huntington Hall, 315-443-9077, jamangra@syr.edu

Description

The M.S. degree in Social Studies Education: Preparation 7-12 offers:

• The opportunity for those holding a bachelor’s degree with the appropriate social science and other liberal arts prerequisites (see below), but no prior coursework in teaching, to prepare for New York State initial adolescence certification as social studies teachers (grades 7-12) while earning a master’s degree. (There are also testing, application and other requirements).
• A program that exposes students to cutting-edge ideas in education courses taught by faculty specialists.
• Preparation with special emphasis on actively engaging middle and high school students, working with struggling students, and serving diverse student populations.
• 4 field placements allowing each candidate to learn from a variety of urban and suburban school settings, teachers, and youth with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Opportunity for sharing professional development with a cohort of students in social studies education, and in other secondary programs, through several shared core courses.
• Participation in the Academy of Social Studies Educators. Syracuse University faculty and staff, and students meet a few times a year to share professional and program development ideas.
• A program that seeks to prepare students to become social studies educators who are committed to developing civic-minded individuals, and who are proficient in five areas important to 21st century classrooms:
  • Critical reflection and explanations of practice.
  • Content knowledge.
  • Inclusive and culturally relevant pedagogy.
  • Assessment of student learning and development of social studies literacy.
  • Professional conduct and collaboration.