Education (Social Studies), M.Ed. (30 hrs)

Location(s): Hybrid

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Program Overview

The department of history and social science seeks to provide Master of Education students with an opportunity to expand their methodological, interpretative and factual acumen in social studies. The program promotes an understanding of past and present human societies to enhance student learning and to develop content knowledge in curriculum content, unit and lesson design, teaching strategies, assessment and evaluation methods, media technology appropriate for teaching social studies in the K-12 schools.

Typically, the M.Ed. candidate who wishes to specialize in social studies will be an undergraduate history or social science major or minor. Candidates who do not have an undergraduate major/minor in history or social science will have their undergraduate transcript evaluated so that academic deficiencies in history and social science may be addressed before beginning the graduate program in social studies.

Goals and Objectives

The specific goals and objectives of the Master of Education program are to provide students with opportunities to become confident, caring, and reflective educators by

earning academic credentials that may allow them to advance in the chosen field of employment;
experiencing personal growth and understanding through in-depth study in the area of concentration and certification;
expanding the students’ Christian values through coursework and campus activities;
building upon their undergraduate studies and work experience to broaden their knowledge base in the teaching field; and
becoming strong professional leaders in their chosen discipline and area of certification.

Graduate Outcomes

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of teacher education and content appropriate to social studies education.
Demonstrate instructional planning that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals by drawing upon knowledge and application of technology.
In assessing student learning, the graduate student will assess the student through analysis of informal and formal performance indicators, feedback, monitoring, and guiding students in the classroom.
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in teaching social studies in the K-12 classroom.

Program Admission Requirements

Complete an online application and pay application fee
Submit all official transcripts electronically to Graduate Admissions
Hold a baccalaureate degree in history / social studies (or a minor in history / social studies) from an accredited college or university
Have a GPA > 2.5 for the last 64 hours of undergraduate work or a cumulative GPA > 2.5 with a GPA > 3.0 in all prior social studies courses
Hold or qualify to hold a Class A teacher’s license (provide a copy) or sign a waiver of certification form
Provide two recommendations from past or current supervisors

Transfer Credit

A maximum of six hours of graduate credit may be transferred from another accredited institution. All transfer courses must be approved prior to degree application.

Program Progression Requirements

Students must maintain a GPA > 3.0 with no grade less than a ‘C’ and must complete all requirements within six years of admission into the program.
Refer to Academic Regulations in this catalog for additional degree progression and graduation requirements.

Program of Study (30 hrs)

Professional Education (9 hrs)

EDU 6200 - Teacher as Researcher 3 hrs
EDU 6300 - Historical & Philosophical Foundations of Education 3 hrs
EDU 6400 - Curriculum Planning 3 hrs

Social Studies Concentration (15 hrs)

Select 15 hours of graduate history / social science education courses.

Electives (6 hrs)

Select 2 graduate courses with approval of faculty advisor,

Program Requirements and Professional Licensure Disclosure

Teacher education programs at William Carey University are designed to meet the professional competency standards for licensure in Mississippi. William Carey University cannot determine whether any program leads to licensure in any state other than Mississippi. It is recommended that students who intend to seek licensure in another state verify that their program of study meets the desired state’s licensure requirements.

Further, the Mississippi Department of Education establishes and maintains state licensure requirements, policies, and procedures, which supersede requirements listed in this catalog. Mandatory changes to this program of study will be communicated to the student through the School of Education.

Refer to the Mississippi Department of Education Office of Educator Licensure (http://mdek12.org/OEL) for the most current licensure requirements, application procedures, and deadlines.