MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION (M.A.)
Director: Scott C. Billingsley
The Master of Arts (M.A.) in
Social Studies Education program has two concentrations. The Licensure concentration is designed
for experienced teachers who wish to increase their own knowledge, enhance
social studies instruction for their students, and exercise professional
leadership in social studies curriculum development within secondary schools.
It builds upon and extends the multiple goals of UNC PembrokeÕs undergraduate
social studies education program.
The history and social science requirements are carefully structured to
provide breadth of coverage and self-selected areas of concentration. The
History/Social Science concentration is designed for students who do not hold
or seek North Carolina teacher licensure but wish to pursue graduate study in
history, enhanced by work in related social science fields.
The Master of Arts in Social
Studies Education program will enable students to
1. Strengthen their history and social science knowledge base and analytical skills.
2. Enhance their understanding of the structure and methods of the individual academic disciplines and, therefore, their ability to make the material interesting and comprehensible to their students.
3. Become familiar with recent curriculum reform initiatives which have particular relevance for social studies teachers, including the essential thematic strands identified by the National Council for the Social Studies and the national standards developed for each content area.
4. Integrate recent scholarship and professional trends with their own classroom experiences.
5. Evaluate available technology resources (hardware and software) and determine their suitability for instructional purposes.
6. Assume professional leadership roles in curriculum development, instructional planning, and advocacy for social studies as an essential component of K-12 education.
Students will complete a
capstone product of learning and, with the guidance of a project committee from
the relevant academic discipline(s), prepare a professional presentation for
colleagues prior to graduation.
PROGRAM-SPECIFIC ADMISSIONS STANDARDS
** Current SSE licensure and two years of full time social studies teaching experience;
** A letter of application describing what the applicant hopes to gain from the program and, in light of her or his current philosophy of social studies education, how the applicant assumes the program will affect classroom practices.
** [Non-licensure degree candidates will be required to sign a waiver of licensure statement and will be exempted from the two-year teaching experience stipulation. They will not be expected to submit a recommendation from a school administrator.]
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Requirements
for a Master of Arts in Social Studies Education |
Sem.
Hrs. |
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Required
Professional Studies Core EDN* 5500 Applied Educational Psychology EDN* 5650 Applied Philosophy of Education EDN* 5660 Applied Educational Research |
9 |
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Specialty
Area Requirements |
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Advanced
Methods SSE 5750 - Social Studies Curriculum
Transformation |
3 |
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History (4 courses; 3 required courses and one elective) Required Courses: Select one course from each area: 1. European History (HSTS 5000-5190) 2. Asian, African, Latin American History (HSTS 5200-5390) 3. United States History (HSTS 5400-5590) Elective: Select one additional course from the following: HST 5100 - Advanced North Carolina History HST 5200 - History of the South Any HSTS 5xxx course
offered. No topic may be
repeated. |
12 |
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Social Sciences (4 courses) Select two courses from one social science discipline. Both courses must be in the same field. (6 hours) a. Economics** b. Geography/Geology c. PLS (may include approved PAD*** courses) With directorÕs approval, select two
courses from any social science field not selected for the
concentration. In addition to
courses from any department listed above, the following are also approved electives.
(6 hours) American Indian Studies: AIS 5050 Sociology: SOC 5010, 5020 |
12 |
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Total:
36 |
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Requirements
for a Master of Arts in Social Studies Education: History/Social Science
Concentration |
Sem.
Hrs. |
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Core
Courses HST 5000 - Historical Methods HST 5990 - Historical Research SSE 5750 - Social Studies Curriculum
Transformation |
9 |
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Required History
Element Select at least one course from each of these areas: 1. European History (HSTS 5000-5190) 2. Asian, African, Latin American History (HSTS 5200-5390) 3. United States History (HSTS
5400-5590) |
15-18 |
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Required Social Sciences Element With directorÕs approval, select from the fields of American Indian Studies, Economics, Geography/Geology, Political Science, or Sociology |
9-12 |
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Total:
36 |
Note: For course descriptions, see listings in the following graduate degree programs: *M.A.Ed., **MBA, ***MPA
COURSES
AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES DEPARTMENT (AIS)
AIS 5050. Contemporary Issues of American Indians
This seminar-style course examines major issues of American Indians in the 20th century. Both local and national in scope, topics to be addressed include: politics, economics, treaty relationships with federal and state governments, education, alcohol and substance abuse, the environment, cultural identity, relations with non-Indians, religious freedom, land and water rights, tribal sovereignty, and other issues as they arise.
AIS 5150. Amerindian Oral Traditions
An examination of selected American Indian oral narrative traditions emphasizing a religio-literary assessment of mythical, anecdotal, and historical stories. Credit, 3 semester hours.
GEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT (GLY/GGY)
GLY 5010. Essentials of Earth Science
Advanced study of topics in geology, meteorology, oceanography, and solar system astronomy.
GGY 5030. Descriptive Regional Analysis
Qualitative definition of geographical regions in the light of human interests: physical, biotic, demographic and socio-cultural determinants; the relevance of regional factors for planning and policy issues in education, government, the economy, and the general welfare.
GGY 5050. Geographics
Visualization of spatial data. Utilization of mapping software to create high quality graphics for interdisciplinary analysis in business, marketing, education, demographics, etc. Study of contemporary advances in computer mapping technology and geographic information systems.
HISTORY DEPARTMENT (HST/SSE)
Social Studies Courses
SSE 5500. Advanced Social Studies Curriculum and Instructional Methods (3 hours)
This course, which utilizes lecture, workshop, and
demonstration formats, has several related components. It reviews history and social science
content, introduces strategies for promoting active learning, and enables the
student to integrate both into effective instructional plans. Students will also develop instructional
technology competencies required for professional effectiveness.
SSE 5750. Social Studies Curriculum Transformation (3 hours)
This course enables students to transform social studies instruction by incorporating recent scholarship and innovative teaching strategies in the social studies classes they teach. Topics will be addressed in a way designed to facilitate synthesis of academic learning and classroom experience, and aligned with advanced professional standards. Prerequisites: formal admission to the M.A. or M.A.T. in Social Studies Education Programs; SSE 5500 (for MAT students only).
SSE 5810. Internship in Secondary Social Studies Education (3 hours)
Ten week, full-time internship experiences in an
off-campus public school setting appropriate for 9-12 Social Studies licensure.
Prerequisite: Approval of the Social Studies Education Program Director.
History/Social Science Core Courses
HST 5000. Historical Methods (3 hours)
This course deals with methods of historical research, the critical evaluation of sources, primary as well as secondary, and the writing and oral presentation of an historical essay. Accordingly, one major course requirement is a research paper based on primary and secondary sources. Because the process of historical research is as important as the research product, this paper will be the culmination of a series of steps (completed both within and outside the classroom) designed to help each student master the elements of research and effective written and oral presentation.
HST 5990. Historical Research (3 hours)
This course serves a capstone learning experience for M.A. in Social Studies Education students in the History/Social Sciences Concentration. Students will complete and present a directed, supervised research project. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite: A complete proposal should be approved no later than the close of registration. Approval requires the signature of the supervising faculty member and of the History Department Chair.
Asian, African, Latin American History
HSTS 5200-5260 - Topics in Asian History
The course examines a specific region, period, or theme in Asian history. Topics will vary, determined by the instructorÕs specialty.
HSTS 5270-5330 - Topics in African History
The course examines a specific region, period, or theme in African history. Topics will vary, determined by the instructorÕs specialty.
HSTS 5340-5390 - Topics in Latin American History
The course examines a specific region, period, or theme in Latin American history. Topics will vary, determined by the instructorÕs specialty.
European History
HSTS 5000-5090 - Topics in European History to 1500
The course examines a specific region, period, or theme in European history prior to 1500. Topics will vary, determined by the instructorÕs specialty.
HSTS 5100-5190 - Topics in European History since 1500
The course examines a specific region, period, or theme in European history since 1500. Topics will vary, determined by the instructorÕs specialty.
United States History
HSTS 5400-5490 - Topics in U.S. History to 1890
The course examines a specific period or aspect of U. S. history prior to 1890. Topics will vary, determined by the instructorÕs specialty.
HSTS 5500-5590 - Topics in U.S. History since 1860
The course examines a specific period or aspect of U. S. history since 1860. Topics will vary, determined by the instructorÕs specialty.
Additional History Electives
HST 5100 - Advanced North Carolina History
An advanced study of the development of North Carolina from colonial beginnings to the present.
HST 5200 - History of the South
A political, economic, and cultural study of the southern region with emphasis on the characteristics which make it distinctive.
HSTS 5591-5599 - Topics in History
This course will focus on one topic which does not fit within any single geographic category used above.
POLITICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT (PLS)
PLS 5400. Systems of State and Local Government
Systematic survey of municipal, county, special district, and state governments, with special emphasis on critical examination of their roles and problems in the decision making process of respective political subdivisions.
PLS 5450. American Political Process
Examination of American political and governmental institutions and analysis of their process, relationship, and roles in the dynamics of the political system.
SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT (SOC)
SOC 5010. The Changing Family
Family relations in crosscultural and contemporary American perspectives. History, present status, and direction of future change. Credit, 3 semester hours.
SOC 5020. American Pluralism—Race and Ethnicity in American Life
The American character hinges upon a complex racial and ethnic pluralism that has existed since the establishment of the United States as a republic and before. This course is intended to explore the dynamics of the social construction of racial and ethnic identity, as well as the historical and contemporary relations among various racial and ethnic groups within the United States, from a sociological standpoint. Credit, 3 semester hours.