Overview

This programme addresses five critical areas for 21st century classrooms: social studies content knowledge, inclusive and culturally relevant pedagogy, critical reflection and explanations of practice, assessment of student learning, and professional conduct. This master’s degree in Social Studies Education (Grades 7-12) at Syracuse University meets the academic requirements for initial and professional New York State teacher certification in Social Studies (Grades 7-12).

Why Social Studies Education at Syracuse University?

Complete your degree in one year of full-time study—no teaching experience or certification needed!

Prepares students for teaching a broad range of learners in 21st century classrooms. From experiences in university classrooms, online, and in schools and communities, you will learn to design inclusive, culturally relevant pedagogy for all students.

Faculty members of this programme are specialists and are highly interested in educational theory and research in the field of teaching the social sciences education.

Participate in clinical simulations, which are standardized simulations of common interactions in classroom and school environments to help you identify your strengths and develop your professional skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Studies and Democracy: The Reconstruction of Education

Understanding Learning and Teaching

Literacy Across the Curriculum

International Education for Transformation

Assessment and Data-Driven Instruction

Methods and Curriculum in Teaching Social Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Syracuse, United States

Disciplines

Education Social Work Sociology View 374 other Masters in Sociology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0

An history or other social science area major or a 39-credit major equivalent determined via transcript review

Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study

A personal essay describing the candidate’s beliefs about student learning, commitment to educational access for all, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics

3 Letters of recommendation, at least one from a faculty member

Prior experiences working with youth

Resume or CV

GRE not required (optional)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36270 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

36270 USD / year

≈ 36270 USD / year

Living costs

Syracuse

United States

935 - 1370 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Why Social Studies Education at Syracuse University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Syracuse

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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