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  The Graduate School of Education 2014–2016 Master of Education (Ed.M.) Programs with No State Certification Programs in the Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Administration Ed.M. in Social Studies Education  

Ed.M. in Social Studies Education


Coordinators: Dr. Benjamin Justice (848-932-0679; email: ben.justice@gse.rutgers.edu); Dr. Beth Rubin (848-932-0677; email: beth.rubin@gse.rutgers.edu)  

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The Ed.M. in social studies education without certification is a 30-credit postbaccalaureate program resulting in a master's degree only. Most students choosing this option already have a teaching certificate, and are interested in further study in social studies education. Many are actively teaching, and continue their teaching careers while attending the program. This program is well suited to students with career interests in teaching, curriculum, and educational research at the elementary, secondary, and college levels who already have, or do not seek, state certification in K-12 education.

To complete the Ed.M. degree in social studies education, students must take a minimum of 30 credits in social studies, general education, and fields appropriate to social studies content. They must also submit and defend a master's portfolio. Course of study, including choices of electives and possible independent study, must be made with adviser approval.

Required Courses (18 credits)

Students must take the following:

15:257:560  Introduction to Social Studies Education (3)

15:257:561  Analysis of Social Studies Curricula (3)

One course from the following:

05:300:471 Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School (3)
05:300:472  Materials and Methods in Social Studies (3)
15:251:575  Learning and Teaching in the Middle School (Social Studies) (3)

Three courses from the following:

15:310:502  History of American Education (3)
15:310:512  Race, Ethnicity, and Inequality of Education (3)
15:310:515  Philosophy of Education (3)
15:310:520  Sociological Foundations of Education (3)
15:310:531  Anthropology of Education (3)
15:310:540  Gender and Education (3)
15:310:542  Urban Education (3)

Electives (12 credits)

Students must take four graduate elective courses as follows:

At least two courses (6 credits) within the Graduate School of Education (GSE)

Recommended courses:

15:257:568  Topics in Social Studies Education (3)

15:257:569  Making Citizens: Civic Identity, Learning, and Action (30

At least two courses (6 credits) outside the GSE in fields related to social studies content.  These can be upper-level undergraduate courses if taken for graduate credit. These content areas typically include, but are not limited to: Africana studies, anthropology, American studies, Latino and Hispanic Caribbean studies, economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology.

Comprehensive Examination

All students are required to pass a comprehensive examination during the final semester of their study. This exam is crafted by program faculty to reflect the coursework of each individual student.
 
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