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Bachelor of Science
Teaching Social Studies
Grades 7–12, Initial Certification
Through a history-based curriculum and hands-on student teaching, prepare for a career as a social studies teacher who inspires students to be active citizens.
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Secondary Education: Teacher Residency
Initial Certification
In one year, you’ll earn your master of arts in teaching (MAT) through an immersive teacher residency experience paired with technology-enhanced course work.
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Teaching Social Studies: Transformational Teaching
Grades 7–12, Initial Certification
In just one year, build your knowledge of history and social sciences, learn pedagogical strategies, and apply them in supervised student teaching placements.
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Master of Arts
Teaching Social Studies and Students with Disabilities
Initial Certification
Develop the skills to teach a range of diverse students in social studies and history as you gain a dual certification in Social Studies and Special Education.
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Master of Arts
Educational Theatre / Social Studies Education
Grades K–12 / Grades 7–12
Acquire hands-on experience in New York schools, learn pedagogical methods, develop your foundation in social studies and drama, and prepare for teaching certification.
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Doctor of Philosophy
Teaching and Learning
Become a first-rate scholar and practitioner in a focus area of your choosing, including literacy education, mathematics education, special education, and more.
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Minor
Teacher Education
Explore a career as a classroom teacher or in fields such as psychology, advocacy, or social work through the study of education and human development in this undergraduate minor.
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