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M.S. in Education with Specialization In
Secondary Social Studies (SST)
Master of Science in Education with specialization in Secondary Social Studies degree candidates complete this specialization using the Program of Study posted below. Secondary Social Studies is offered through the National Graduate Teacher Education Online Program (NGTE). Students
entering this specialization are assigned to a cluster/cohort
group and take two courses per term.
Master of Science Degree in Secondary Social Studies (SST)
The M.S. in
Education with specialization in Secondary
Social Studies is designed for educational professionals
who seek additional information and educational experiences in the
field of secondary social studies. Upon completion of the program,
students should have gained increased knowledge in the academic
areas that constitute the social sciences and gained experience with
areas essential to advanced curricular and instructional practices
including learning theories, educational research, and utilization
of new technologies and adapting instruction for students with diverse
needs.
Nova Southeastern University
is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
(SACS). NGTE programs are aligned with appropriate national and professional
standards. Because our students come from many states as well as areas
outside the United States, these programs are not developed in accordance
with any particular state certification requirements.
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students should contact their state department
of education for guidance in obtaining certification or licensure,
or contact their local school district for approval in fulfilling
district-level incentive programs. Certification requirements
vary by state and district. Completion of an NGTE program of
study does not guarantee certification. |
To enter and complete this program of study participants must:
Program of Study for M.S. in Education - Secondary Social Studies
Each Course 3 credits - Students should register for both sessions 2 weeks prior to start date of term
| Term |
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Course |
Credits |
Term 1 Session 1 |
EDU 5000
CIT 502
SST
623 |
Orientation
to the Graduate Teacher Education Program
Research in Education: Process and Application
American
History I (Pre-Colonial-Reconstruction) in the Adapted Secondary Curriculum
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0
3
3 |
Term 1 Session 2 |
CIT 503
SST 625 |
Workshop on Student Evaluation
American History (Reconstruction-Present) in the Adapted Secondary
School |
3
3 |
Term 2 Session 1 |
SST 614
SST 612 |
Geography in the Secondary Curriculum
Economics in the Secondary Curriculum |
3
3 |
Term 2 Session 2 |
SST 627
SST 616
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World History I (Beginning-Renaissance) in the
New Secondary Curriculum
The Historical Roots of Our Multicultural Society |
3
3
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Term 3 Session 1 |
SST 629
CIT 609
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World
History II (Renaissance-Present) in the New Secondary Curriculum
Special Topics in Curriculum Design 1 |
3
3 |
Term 3 Session 2 |
SST 622
CIT 610
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Consent of the Governed: American Government Adapted
in the Curriculum
Special Topics in Curriculum Design 2 |
3
3
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Total Credits |
36 |
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