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  Mar 21, 2025
 
2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
  
2009-2010 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Social Studies, M.A.T.


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Degree Requirements College of Education 
Initial Teacher Certification Programs   

The MAT in Social Studies is offered jointly by the College of Education and the College of Arts and Sciences.  This minimum 48 credit hour degree program is designed specifically for students who wish to obtain initial teacher certification in social studies at the secondary level.


Degree Requirements


Specific course requirements include a minimum of:

Content Area Courses (15-21 Hours)


Additional undergraduate or graduate course work in the social sciences may be required to meet criteria for certification (e.g., history, economics, geography, political science, psychology, sociology, anthropology).

Professional Education Courses


Methods Courses (6 Hours)


At least 6 hours of graduate methods courses, one of which must be a technology course.

Internship and Seminar (15 Hours)


Note:


Each candidate must successfully complete a comprehensive examination as determined by the appropriate M.A.T. degree committee.

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