Program Description
The Social Studies concentration prepares educators to grow as reflective practitioners, teacher leaders, and instructional innovators. In this program, you will be treated as a professional and welcomed into a collegial community dedicated to advancing excellence in teaching and learning. You will engage in teacher action research and connect classroom practice with the latest scholarship in social studies and education more broadly.
Our faculty are nationally recognized leaders in the field who will guide you in exploring cutting-edge technologies and state-of-the-art approaches to curriculum design. As a graduate of the program, you will leave prepared to improve your own teaching, enhance student learning, and contribute to the broader profession as a teacher leader ready to make a difference in classrooms, schools, and communities. This program is fully on-line with courses offered synchronously and asynchronously to fit your busy teaching schedule.
Admissions Requirements
- 3.0 minimum GPA in undergraduate field (history, social sciences or related field)
- No GRE is required
- Preferred qualification: Prior or current teaching experience in secondary social studies classroom (grades 6-12)
The Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum program was formerly named Curriculum & Instruction. The name change is still pending in the application system. When applying, select Curriculum & Instruction as the program name, and then select the appropriate concentration area.
Capstone Project
Teacher Action Research Project
Faculty
- Dr Meghan Manfra (program coordinator)
- Dr. Paula McAvoy
- Dr. Drinda Benge
Tuition and Fees
Review the Online and Distance Education Rates for official information about current tuition and fees. Online courses in this concentration are typically charged at the Graduate Standard DE Rate.
