Overview

The MA in Adolescent Social Studies from The City University of New York is for applicants with no prior NYS certificate. The advanced certificate program (Academic Plan: SSTAE-AC) is a post-master’s program for applicants with no prior NYS certificate.

Progress Standards

Minimum GPA for Retention - Graduate students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain at Hunter College. Students whose grades fall below this standard are required to raise their GPAs to at least 3.0 within one semester.
No F in the first two semesters—students who receive a grade of F or WU in any course in the first two semesters will not be allowed to continue in the program.
Progress holds due to Incomplete Grades - Students with two or more INCs will not be allowed to register for any courses.

Key Course Performance Standards

Students must receive a grade of at least a B in key program courses.
Students who receive a grade of F or WU in key program courses may not continue in the program.

Key Program Courses are identified by the label (KC) in the course title.

Exit Requirements

An overall GPA of 3.0.
Master’s degree students will develop a professional teaching portfolio, which is a cumulative effort, integrating course and fieldwork throughout the program.
Complete the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) workshop.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Psychology: Applications to Adolescent Education (KC)
Assessment of Teaching and Learning in Adolescent Education
Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings
Practicum in Social Studies, Grades 10–12 (KC)
Practicum in Social Studies, Grades 7–9 (KC)
Student Teaching in Social Studies, Grades 7–12 (KC)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

40 SCH

40-46

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0
A minimum of 18 credits in social studies (history, political science, geography, or economics) with a GPA of 3.0, including at least 12 credits in history, 3 credits in political science, and 3 credits in economics.
Applicants should upload history course syllabi or descriptions to their application.
Two letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51300 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22180 USD / year

≈ 22180 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 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

Progress Standards

Key Course Performance Standards

Exit Requirements

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Funding

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