Hempstead,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Education - 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
62,715
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Science in Education with a focus on social studies education is a 37-semester-hour program. Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree or equivalent (minimum 30 semester hours) in history or a social science discipline (such as economics, geography, political science, sociology, or anthropology). This curriculum prepares students for New York State initial teaching certification in social studies for grades 7 through 12. The program combines classroom instruction with practical school-based experiences, concluding with a full-time student teaching placement. Key components including literacy, multicultural education, and technology integration are woven throughout the curriculum. The program aligns with both New York State Social Studies Learning Standards and the teacher preparation guidelines established by the National Council for the Social Studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed application form for the master's program.
*A Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with a major, or the equivalent, in the certificate title sought. Coursework must include at least 3 credits in the following: Math, Science, History/Social Science, English, and Language other than English with a grade of C or above.
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
*A Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with a major, or the equivalent, in the certificate title sought. Coursework must include at least 3 credits in the following: Math, Science, History/Social Science, English, and Language other than English with a grade of C or above.
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
62,715