Advance your knowledge of history and career opportunities in education with an M.Ed. in Social Studies Education from MC.
The M.Ed. in Social Studies Education is ideal for those seeking to teach social studies in K-12 classrooms or in higher education. You’ll have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of social studies while expanding your expertise in educational theory and pedagogy. You’ll also learn and practice techniques that effectively engage students in the learning process.
In Mississippi, a master’s degree grants teachers a “Class AA” teaching license, which often corresponds to higher pay and opportunities for career advancement.
| Requirement | Class Name | Hours |
| Twelve semester hours of graduate credit hours in Professional Education Core Courses. |
Students must take EDU 6504 and EDU 6535. | 12 |
| Nine semester graduate credit hours in History or Political Science. | Students must take PLS 5410 | 9 |
| In final semester of enrollment, candidates for the M.ED. in Social Studies Education must take written comprehensive examinations based upon course work used to satisfy degree requirements. However, mastery of course content through maintaining a 3.25 GPA can exempt students from written comprehensive exams. If judged unsatisfactory, all or part of the written examination may be retaken once in the following semester or summer term. |
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| In final semester of enrollment, candidates for the M.Ed. in Social Studies Education must complete a portfolio project consisting of several items determined by the M.Ed. program director. However, the portfolio must contain a comprehensive Unit Lesson Plan displaying content gleaned from graduate study in History or Political Science courses and teaching methods and/or pedagogical principles gleaned from graduate study in Education courses. A passing grade on this project, as deemed passable by a committee including Program Coordinator, one (1) Education Professor and one (1) History or Political Science Professor will be necessary for graduation. |
Applicants must have a minimum of six semester hours in history and three semester hours in sociology at the undergraduate level. Any deficiency must be completed prior to admission to candidacy for a degree.
