Master of Education in Social Studies Education (Adolescence) in Amherst United States | University at Buffalo, SUNY

To be eligible for this program, you must have:

1. Majored in or completed 30 credit hours in HISTORY or ONE OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES (anthropology, economics, geography, political science or sociology), which includes at least 21 credits in history or geography and one economics and one political science course.

2. Met the following history/civilization distribution: 12 credits in U.S., 6 credits in Western civilization, 12 credits in world civilization.

You must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.

Contact information for two references

• Unofficial transcripts¬†from all colleges attended.¬†(UB transcripts are automatically submitted for current UB students and alumni.)
• Personal statements:¬†Please upload as two separate documents on your application.
  1. Statement one: In Multiplication is for White People: Raising Expectations for Other People’s Children (2013), Lisa Delpit wrote: “We can educate all children if we truly want to. To do so, we must first stop attempting to quantify their capacity. We must be convinced of their inherent capability, humanity, and spiritual character ... we must learn who our children are — their lived cultures; their interests; and their intellectual, political, and historical legacies.”
     
     Discuss how the ideas from this excerpt resonate with you and your thoughts about high quality, equity- and justice-centered social studies education. (400 to 500 words)
  2. Statement two: Social studies curriculum continues to be catalyst to and battle ground for “culture wars.” What is the purpose of social studies education in the United States today. How do your educational and professional goals and values align with that purpose. (500 words)
• Applicants to the master's degree program (professional certification) must have applied for, or received, New York State initial teacher certification in the matching certification area. If application for teacher certification is in process, proof of such application must be submitted. If already certified, a copy of proof of teacher certification is required.