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.
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). Students who have not taken this course as an undergraduate must take ESC 506 as part of their graduate program.
Candidates must schedule an 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.

SSTPRF-MA - Social Studies Education Grades 7-12

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