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  Dec 09, 2024
 
2015-2016 Graduate Studies Bulletin 
  
2015-2016 Graduate Studies Bulletin [Archived Catalog]

Social Studies, M.A.T. (Secondary Education)


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Learning Outcomes  Initial Teacher Certification Programs| 
Degree Requirements College of Education| 

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 (48 Hours)


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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