Overview

The Adolescence Education - Social Studies, M.S.T. program at State University of New York Potsdam is nationally recognized by the NCSS and leads to Initial Certification in Adolescence Education: Social Studies (Grade 7-12), with a possible extension for Middle Childhood Education: Social Studies (Grade 5-6).

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What You Will Learn

Research-based, innovative and inclusive teaching techniques to make social studies exciting and accessible in the classroom.
Core content knowledge and strategies to create engaging lesson plans in alignment with the current New York State Social Studies Framework and Tool Kit.
Effective approaches for teaching students to read, write, and think critically about the social sciences.
Multiple opportunities to grow, take risks, and develop your own teaching philosophy.
The perspectives and skills necessary to meaningfully connect the social sciences to the lives of your students, ensuring that learners from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds have equitable access to high quality social studies education.
Communication skills to enhance your ability to teach in a collaborative environment.

Accreditation

National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) standards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Reading in the Middle/Secondary School
Writing in the Middle/Secondary School
Special Social Studies Education Content Topic
Advanced Secondary Social Studies Education
Social Studies Culminating Experience
Social St Curriculum in Middle and Secondary School
Research in Social Studies Education
Social Studies Content Portfolio

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

57 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Potsdam, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

All graduate applicants must show evidence of an earned baccalaureate degree from a duly accredited college or university, typically through submission of an official transcript obtained through the registrar’s office of each prior institution attended.

Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for the purpose of obtaining an admissions decision. However, proof of completion of bachelor's degree requirements, and conferral of that degree must be submitted no later than the end of the fourth week of classes.
A minimum undergraduate grade point average as indicated within each specific program of study. All programs utilize the most recent 60 credits for GPA purposes (unless otherwise indicated) / 3.0 GPA

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Out-of-State

23100 USD / year

≈ 23100 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year

Living costs

Potsdam

United States

892 - 1945 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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