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Overview
The Master of Teaching-Social Studies (Secondary) at North Carolina State University in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction prepares teachers to teach secondary social studies including history, political science, government, civics, geography, and behavioral sciences.
The program results in licensure in grades 9-12 and focuses on a combination of social studies subject matter and pedagogy related to preparing young people for the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States.The MAT to teach secondary social studies is offered to those who hold a bachelor’s degree in a social science (economics, geography, history, political science, psychology or sociology) or 24 semester hours/credits with a minimum of one class from each of the following:
- US History Pre 1865
- US History Post 1865
- Economics
- Political Science
- World History
- History of a non-Western Culture
- Geography
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Principles of Developing and Interpreting Assessment (2 hrs.)
- Exploring Diversity in Classroom and Community (3 hrs.)
- Classroom Action Research (1 hr.)
- Inquiry and Professional Development (1 hr.)
- Organization and Behavioral Management of Inclusive Classrooms (3 hrs.)
- Teacher Leadership
- Methods & Materials in Teaching Secondary Social Studies
- Special Problems in Social Studies Education
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Credits
33 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
Education Teaching View 1018 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
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English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 100
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- Personal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- Interview/resume/essays
- Test Scores
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university that holds regional accreditation from a recognized accrediting agency such as SACS
Tuition Fee
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International
28998 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 28998 USD per year and a duration of . -
National
28998 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 28998 USD per year and a duration of . -
In-State
11672 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 11672 USD per year and a duration of .
Funding
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