Overview

The Adolescent Social Studies programme at The City University of New York is a comprehensive master's degree designed to prepare future educators for teaching in middle and high school settings. This curriculum focuses on equipping students with the skills to engage diverse learners across grades 7 to 12 in public school environments. By integrating pedagogical theory with practical classroom experience, the university ensures graduates are ready for the complexities of modern education.

Why Adolescent Social Studies at The City University of New York?

This programme is uniquely offered as a joint initiative between the School of Education and the History Department within the School of Arts and Sciences. Students benefit from a dual focus on educational methodology and deep subject-matter expertise in history and geography. The curriculum is specifically tailored to meet the needs of New York City’s diverse student populations, providing a robust foundation for urban teaching careers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 25650 per semester
National fee: USD 25650 per semester
Local fee: USD 11090 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires between 40 and 46 credits, including significant coursework in social sciences and practical teaching experiences. Modules may include:

History
Geography
Political Science
Economics
Adolescent Education
Clinical Experiences
Supervised Teaching
Practicum

Careers with Adolescent Social Studies

Graduates of this programme are prepared for professional roles as social studies teachers within the New York City public school system and other educational organisations. The course leads to eligibility for New York State initial certification for grades 7 through 12. Beyond classroom teaching, the advanced training in history, economics, and political science provides a versatile foundation for roles in educational consultancy, curriculum development, and public sector history initiatives.

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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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

51300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51300 USD / year

≈ 51300 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

22180 USD / year

≈ 22180 USD / year

Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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Funding

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