Overview

Sequence 1 of the MA in Social Studies Education from The City University of New York is for applicants with no previous relevant secondary education coursework and offers a certification pathway for those coming from a non-social science background and those seeking a history-intensive experience. Sequence 2 is for applicants who have completed some additional relevant education coursework as an undergraduate without obtaining an initial teaching license. Sequence 3 is for applicants with a bachelor’s degree in history or a social science with no previous relevant secondary education coursework.

Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Content Core:

All candidates must satisfy the following prerequisite areas of study. These requirements may be met by either graduate courses or by undergraduate coursework taken prior to during graduate study. Undergraduate transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis as part of the admissions process. Undergraduates can satisfy these requirements prior to admission in the master's program by choosing courses for their distribution requirements in the areas listed.

Anthropology
Sociology
Geography
Political science
Economics
Psychology

Two history survey courses, one in U.S. history and one in European or world history.

Sequence 1: History Intensive Option (41-42 credits)

Candidates with an undergraduate degree in history, any of the social sciences or a 30 credit concentration in social studies who lack core education requirements and seek initial certification in Social Studies Education grades 7-12. Non-history and non-social science undergraduate majors may qualify for this sequence with the required pre-requisites.

Sequence 2: Undergraduate Education Minor Option (30 credits)

Candidates with an undergraduate degree in history, any of the social sciences or a 30 credit concentration in social studies who previously completed an education minor or equivalent education courses and are seeking initial certification in Social Studies Education grades 7-12.

Sequence 3: History or Social Science Undergraduate Major Option (30 credits)

Candidates with an undergraduate degree in history or a social science, who lack core education requirements and seek initial certification in Social Studies Education grades 7-12.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Psychological Foundations of Education
Historical Foundations of Education: A Multicultural Perspective
Language and Literacies Acquisition in Secondary Education
Special Needs Education in TESOL and Secondary Settings
Teaching World History in Middle and High School
Teaching U.S. History and Government

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

41 SCH

41-42

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the undergraduate work.
If conditionally accepted, must earn minimum 3.0 in courses designated by the Program Coordinator.
If conditionally accepted, meet conditions, starting in the first semester and finishing in no more than three consecutive semesters.
Evidence of having completed a course in Special Education (ESC 463 or the equivalent).
Interview with the Social Studies Program Coordinator that includes a transcript review.
Two letters of recommendation.
500-word application essay on interest in the program as it relates to long-term career goals.
For Sequence 2 only: evidence of meeting the following: core requirements in educational psychology, educational foundations, literacy, technology, and special education, including supervised field experiences.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

35055 USD / year

≈ 35055 USD / year
Out-of-State

35055 USD / year

≈ 35055 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19270 USD / year

≈ 19270 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident:

Full-time - $5,545/semester
Part-time - $470/credit

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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