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M.Ed. in Heritage Studies
M.Ed. in Heritage Studies

Self Designed Concentration

Program Coordinator: Dr. Stacey Yap, e-mail: staceyy@plymouth.edu
Professor of Anthropology & Sociology, B.S. Northeastern University, M.A., Ph.D. Boston University

Students enrolled in PSU's interdisciplinary Master of Education in Heritage Studies program explore the relationships between history, literature, geography, culture and the environment. The program employs place-based heritage models that may be used to conduct critical evaluations of history anywhere on the globe. Using the methods of historians, geographers, archaeologists, anthropologists, architects, sociologists, folklorists and other social scientists, Heritage Studies students explore the many layers of the past that help create the present.

Graduates of the program enter careers in public, private and museum education, archaeology and historical research. Designed for maximum flexibility, the Heritage Studies program focuses on meeting the individual needs of graduate students based on professional and personal interests. With the help of an advisor, students design a program of study that focuses on developing heritage models using New Hampshire and New England or global cultures as inspiration. Social Studies teacher certification for grades 5–12 is also available with additional coursework and practicum experience.

Required Courses

Master's Core Component
ED 5000 Social Behavior in a Diverse Society - 3 credits
    -OR-
ED 5005 Social Psychology and Mythology Across Cultures - 3 credits
ED 5010 Philosophy, Ethics and Education - 3 credits
ED 5030 Research Design - 3 credits

Professional Component
HS 5100 Heritage Studies: Foundations - 3 credits
HS 5200 World Heritage Studies - 3 credits

Elective Component
With the help of an advisor, students choose 13–15 credits from the following areas: heritage studies, anthropology, English, geography, history, political science, natural science and sociology.
HS 5560 Topics in Heritage Studies - 3 credits
AN 5410 Native Americans: Past and Present - 3 credits
AN 5140 Special Topics in Anthropology - 3 credits
AN 5910 Independent Study in Anthropology - 1-3 credits
HS 5620 Archaeological Field Methods: Prehistory - 2-9 credits
HS 5630 Archaeological Field Methods: Historical - 2-9 credits
HS 5650 Archaeological Field Methods: Prehistoric Materials Analysis - 2-9 credits
EN 5910 Independent Study in English - 1-3 credits
EN An approved English Topic Course - 3 credits
GE 5150 Topics in Geography - 3 credits
GE 5910 Independent Study in Geography - 1-3 credits
HI 5300 NH and New England History - 3 credits
HI 5330 NH and New England Historical Sites - 4 credits
HI 5800 Topics in History - 3 credits
HI 5910 Independent Study in History - 1-3 credits
PO 5130 Topics in Political Science - 3 credits
PO 5910 Independent Study in Political Science - 1-3 credits
NS 5100 Revolutions in Science - 3 credits
SO 5140 Topics in Sociology - 3 credits
SO 5910 Independent Study in Sociology - 1-3 credits

Capstone Component
HS 5710 Internship in Heritage Studies - 3-4 credits

Total for M.Ed. in Heritage Studies, Self Designed Concentration - 33 credits

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