Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Social Studies Education in Hempstead United States | Hofstra University
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Hempstead United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
55,935
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
This program offers professional certification for educators holding initial adolescent education credentials, enabling them to teach social studies to grades 7-12. It delivers in-depth exploration of social studies curriculum, teaching methods, and subject matter. Participants can choose specialized tracks focusing on middle school (grades 5-6), gifted education, or bilingual education certification extensions. The curriculum aligns with both the National Council for Social Studies' teacher preparation guidelines and New York State's Social Studies Learning Standards.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed application form to the master's program.
New York state initial certification for teaching social studies 7-12. Applicants who have provisional certification should contact the Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology for the correct program.
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate course work, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 on course work in the content area in which certification is being sought.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
New York state initial certification for teaching social studies 7-12. Applicants who have provisional certification should contact the Department of Teaching, Learning and Technology for the correct program.
A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate course work, or it's equivalent (e.g., a 3.0 in a completed graduate program). We encourage you to submit all transcripts from your undergraduate work and any graduate work for consideration.
A minimum GPA of 2.75 on course work in the content area in which certification is being sought.
A written personal statement of professional intent and rationale.
Two letters of reference that address the applicant's potential to succeed in the teaching profession and in graduate course work.
TOEFL - 80
IELTS - 6.5
Tuition
USD
55,935