MAEd Education: Social Science

Course Overview The Master of Arts in Education, Social Sciences is a 33-credit hour program designed for high school teachers seeking certification to teach college-level history and political science courses. This program uniquely integrates a Graduate Certificate in Social Science, providing a strong foundational knowledge before advancing to specialized master's-level coursework. Key Program Highlights Earn an embedded Graduate Certificate in Social Science as part of the degree pathway Gain the certification required to teach dual-enrollment college courses at the high school level Develop mastery in critical areas including ethical reasoning, information literacy, and communication fluency Apply specialized knowledge in history and political science to real-world educational settings Join a program tailored specifically for the professional advancement of current educators