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Social Studies Educator – 5-12 Certification
Coordinator: Dr. Stacey Yap, e-mail: staceyy@plymouth.edu
Professor of Anthropology & Sociology, B.S. Northeastern University, M.A., Ph.D. Boston University
The M.Ed. leads to certification to teach Social Studies in Grades 5–12.
This certification requires the completion of upper level coursework in U.S. history, local history, non-Western history, physical geography, thematic/regional geography, local government, U.S. government, economics and at least one behavioral science course.
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
Learning Theory Requirements (if not met in undergraduate work)
ED 5270 Foundations of Teaching - 3 credits
ED 5060 Theories of Learning and Cognitive Development 3- 3 credits
ED 5080 Instructional Strategies and Curriculum Design - 3 credits
ED 5570 Classroom Interventions and Special Education Strategies - 3 credits
ED 6100 Curriculum Integration and Performance-Based Assessment - 3 credits
-OR-
ED 5140 Assessment Principles and Practices - 3 credits
HS 5100 Heritage Studies Foundations (SS Methods) - 3 credits
Social Studies Content Component
A minimum of six PSU graduate credits in history, heritage studies, anthropology, geography or political science, depending on the candidate's undergraduate preparation.
Additional credits in this discipline may be necessary for certification. The equivalent of a 30-credit undergraduate major in history or social studies is required to meet content standards. The State of New Hampshire requires the Praxis II for educator certification.
Capstone Component
ED 5960 Internship in Education - 9 credits
-OR-
ED 5210 Graduate Practicum (if employed)- 6 credits
Total for M.Ed. in Secondary Education, Social Studies Educator 5–12 Certification - 39-42 credits
