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Social Studies Education

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

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Academic Prerequisites

Area 1: Major Field

A 30 credit concentration in one of the following Social Science areas: Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology

Prerequisite Credits
Social Studies Academic Major Field 30

Area 2: Six Social Science Courses

To include at least one course from each of the other social sciences, excluding your major. (History, Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology)

Prerequisite Credits
Social Studies Related Social Sciences 18

Area 3: History Survey Courses

Six credits of History Survey coursework is required. These courses should cover broad periods of time. For example, History of Western Civilization I or II, History of the United States to 1865, History of the United States from 1865 to Present, History of Medieval Europe, etc. These courses could overlay with coursework in Areas 1 and/or 2.

Prerequisite Credits
History Survey Coursework 6

Area 4: Cross-Cultural or International Courses

Six credits of Cross-Cultural or International coursework is required. For example, History of Modern Latin America, Cultures of the Far East, World Politics, etc. These courses could overlay with coursework in Areas 1 and/or 2.

Prerequisite Credits
Cross-Cultural or International Courses 6

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Prerequisite Credits

Education Prerequisites ( 6 credits Required)

Applicants for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program must have these prerequisites completed prior to beginning the program in the Summer II term.

Prerequisite Credits
Social Foundations of Education 3
Educational Psychology 3