Secondary Social Studies Education Licensure, M.Ed.

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(78 credits; credits may vary based on transfer courses)

Program Description and Learning Outcomes

*Please note all clinical experiences must be completed in New Hampshire.

M.Ed. Core Requirements

(22 credits)

ED 6400 - School Reform, School Leadership, and Curriculum Changes Credits: 4 (must be taken within the first two terms)
ED 5200 - Introduction to Research Methods Credits: 4
ED 5650 - School and Society Credits: 3
ED 5820 - Progressive Trends in Education Credits: 3
ED 6530 - Action Research I: Planning Credits: 4
ED 6540 - Action Research II: Implementation Credits: 4

Teacher Education Core

Students seeking the M.Ed. degree with teacher licensure may use ED 6400 in both the M.Ed. Core and Teacher Education Core.

ED 5030 - Meeting the Needs of all Learners Credits: 3
ED 5131 - Integrating Brain Science into Teaching and Learning Credits: 4
4 credits in ED 5920 - Fieldwork Practicum Credits: 1
ED 6116 - Competencies, Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Credits: 4
ED 6400 - School Reform, School Leadership, and Curriculum Changes Credits: 4
ED 7100 - Methods of Teaching and Learning Credits: 4
12 credits in ED 7195 - Culminating Clinical Experience Credits: 6

Secondary Social Studies Education Licensure Content Area

ED 5251, ED 6620, and ED 6630 must be taken with ED 5920 for a minimum of one credit each. In addition, the student must select one other course from the content area to complete in conjunction with ED 5920.

ED 5251 - Teaching Social Studies Across the K-12 Curriculum Credits: 3
ED 6620 - Integrating Social Studies and English Language Arts for the Adolescent Learner Credits: 3
ED 6630 - Teaching in the Humanities: Integrated Curriculum Writing Credits: 3
EC 2110 - Introduction to Macroeconomics Credits: 4
Western Civilization or World Civilization Elective Credits: 3 to 4
US History Elective Credits: 3 to 4
US Politics/American Government Elective Credits: 3 to 4
World Geography Elective Credits: 3 to 4

General Education Core

Courses may be completed through prior coursework and will be determined through a transcript review. Missing requirements must be taken in order for the student to be recommended for licensure.

Lifespan Development
Mathematics
Lab Science
Composition
Civic Engagement
Creative Expression/Art
Humanities
Digital Media/Technology