Rutgers University Graduate School of Education (New Brunswick) 7 courses 30 total credits
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Ed.M. in Social Studies Education without certification is a 30-credit program resulting in a master’s degree only. Most students choosing this option already have a teaching certificate, and are interested in further study in social studies education. Many are actively teaching, and continue their teaching careers while attending the program. This program is well suited to students with career interests in teaching, curriculum and educational research at the elementary, secondary, and college levels who already have, or do not seek, state certification in K-12 education. To complete the Ed.M. degree in social studies education, students must take a minimum of 30 credits in social studies, general education, and fields appropriate to social studies content. They must also pass a comprehensive exam. Course of study, including choices of electives and possible independent study must be made with advisor approval.
| Total Credits | 30 credits |
Required Courses (18 credits)
Students must take the following: 15:257:560 Introduction to Social Studies Education (3) 15:257:561 Analysis of Social Studies Curricula (3) Three courses from the following: 05:300:471 (G) Teaching Social Studies in Elementary School (3) 05:300:472 (G) Materials, Methods, and Assessment for Secondary Social Studies (3) 15:251:575 Learning and Teaching in the Middle School: Curriculum & Assessment (3)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 15:257:560 | Introduction to Social Studies Education | 3 |
| 15:257:561 | Analysis of Social Studies Curricula | 3 |
| 05:300:471 | Teaching Social Studies in Elementary School | 3 |
| 05:300:472 | Materials, Methods, and Assessment for Secondary Social Studies | 3 |
| 15:251:575 | Learning and Teaching in the Middle School: Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| Total Required Courses (18 credits) | 18 credits | |
Electives (12 credits)
Students must take four graduate elective courses as follows: At least two courses (6 credits) within the Graduate School of Education (GSE) Recommended courses: 15:257:568 Topics in Social Studies Education (3) 15:257:569 Making Citizens: Civic Identity, Learning, and Action (3) At least two courses (6 credits) outside the GSE in fields related to social studies content. These can be upper-level undergraduate courses if taken for graduate credit. These content areas typically include, but are not limited to: Africana studies, anthropology, American studies, Latino and Caribbean studies, economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology. (G) Course must be 300-level or...
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 15:257:568 | Topics in Social Studies Education | 3 |
| 15:257:569 | Making Citizens: Civic Identity, Learning, and Action | 3 |
| Total Electives (12 credits) | 12 credits | |
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