Overview

Applicants for the MA in Social Studies Education (Professional Certificate) Program from The City University of New York must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university approved by New York State for purposes of obtaining an initial teaching license. The bachelor’s degree can be in history, any social science, or include an undergraduate record of 30 social studies credits with a minimum of 21 of the credits in history, and the remainder from the social sciences.

Degree Requirements

Social Studies Education M.A. (Professional Certificate) (30 credits)

Candidates who already hold initial certification in Social Studies Education grades 7-12 and are seeking professional certification with a focus on human rights.

Pedagogical Core (12 credits): ESC 712 (3), ESC 713 (3), ESC 717 (3), and ESC 718 (3).
Content Core (15 credits): HIW 533 (3), HIU 534 (3), and three additional history or social science courses chosen in consultation with the adviser..
Project Seminar (3 credits): ESC 708 (3)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human Rights Education
Restorative Practices & Restorative Justice
Nonviolent Resolution of Conflict
Transformative Justice
World History and Historiography
U.S. History and Historiography

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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

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Final Deadline: May 15 / December 15

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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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.
For Professional Certificate Social Studies 7-12, present evidence of NYS initial certification in Social Studies Education 7-12.
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.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25650 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25650 USD / year

≈ 25650 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14100 USD / year

≈ 14100 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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