Adolescent Social Studies (MA)

Welcome to the Adolescent Social Studies (MA) program home page. Use this page as a guide to the Adolescent Social Studies (MA) program from acceptance to graduation.

The master’s program is designed for applicants without prior NYS teacher certification in Social Studies 7-12.

Academic Plan: SOCSTAE-MA

Certification: This program leads to initial New York State certification to teach Social Studies in grades 7-12.

Faculty Advisors

Debbie Sonu (School of Education)

Jonathan Rosenberg (School of Arts and Sciences)

Contact for questions concerning the following:

Registration Appeals
Program Advisement: courses, course of study, course sequencing
Course permissions – registration permission
Transfer of Credits
Exemption or Waiver of a Course Requirement
Leave of Absence
Override Course Conflict
Transcript Comment – course substitutions
Graduate Time Extension
Dismissal Appeal – Plan of Action
Independent Study

Administrative Advisor

Bonnie M. Veronico

Contact for questions concerning the following:

Registration Support and Troubleshooting
Readmission
Major/Minor declaration (Including changes to tracks and subplans)
Degree Audit/Graduation
Certification and Licensure
School of Education Holds on CUNYfirst

Clinical Placement Specialist (Fieldwork/Student Teaching/Practicum)

LaToya King

Contact for questions concerning the following:

Fieldwork placement
Student Teaching/Practicum application and placement

Office of Academic and Student Affairs (OASA) General Support

soe.oasa@hunter.cuny.edu

Registration Support and Troubleshooting
School of Education Commencement
Out of State Certification form completion
Letter Requests for DOE, Excess Credits, Optional Practical Training Etc.
Submission of Workshop Completion (for certification & licensure)
School of Education Dismissal Appeal
School of Education Holds on CUNYfirst
Following up on a submitted form
Following up on a transfer of credit
Following up on a Exemptions/Waiver
Following up on a Leave of Absense
Follow up on Registration Appeals
Follow up on a Dean’s Request Form
Following up on a Override Course Conflict
Following up on a Graduate Time Extension
Following up on a Independent Study
Following up on Graduate Track change

Admissions Advisor

soeadmission.conditions@hunter.cuny.edu

Contact the admissions advisor for questions concerning the following:

Admissions Conditions

Students complete a sequence of courses in both Education and Social Studies. The course sequence and program trackers provide a suggested order of education courses for the program based on start date. Education courses are taken alongside Social Studies courses. Students must consult with the faculty advisor to determine their individualized course of study before registering for classes.