Adolescent Social Studies
Program Overview
This master’s program will prepare you to teach Social Studies to middle school and high school students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and interests in grades 7 to 12. This program is offered jointly with the History Department in the School of Arts and Sciences.
Coursework and Clinical Experiences
Courses are offered in the afternoon and evening. Some courses may be available in an online or hybrid format. Select courses have required hours of classroom experience (fieldwork) in a New York City public school. Students also participate in supervised teaching (student teaching and/or practicum) as the culmination of their course of study. Student teaching and/or practicum requires five full days per week for at least one semester.
Credits
40 to 46 (Including 12 to 18 credits of coursework in History and Geography)
Certification
Adolescent Social Studies Education Grades 7 to 12
Eligibility and Admission Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.0
- A minimum of 18 credits in social studies (history, political science, geography, or economics) with a GPA of 3.0, including at least 12 credits in history, 3 credits in political science, and 3 credits in economics.
- Applicants should upload history course syllabi or descriptions to their application.
- Two letters of recommendation
- A statement of purpose
To Apply
Applications are accepted each Fall and Spring semester.
Create your Hunter College Graduate Application and select the program “Adolescent Education Social Studies (Grades 7-12), MA”.
Application Deadlines
Fall Start
- March 15
Spring Start
- October 15 – Priority Deadline
- November 15 – Extended Deadline
Visit How to Apply for information about deadline extensions.
Related Programs
This program is not designed for individuals who have initial NYS certification in Social Studies 7-12. If you seek a Master’s Degree and Professional Certification in a related field, consider our Master’s Degrees for NYS Certified Teachers.
If you also hold a master’s degree in History, Economics, Political Science or Geography, you may be eligible for our Post-Master’s Advanced Certificate program in Adolescent Social Studies.
Contact an Admissions Advisor
School of Education Faculty Advisor
Department of History Faculty Advisor