The master’s degree in Social Studies Education (Grades 7-12, Preparation) prepares civic-minded graduates who educate and enlighten society’s youngest citizens and expand the classroom to every corner of the world. Complete your degree in one year of full-time study-no teaching experience or certification needed! Prepares students for teaching a broad range of learners in 21st century classrooms. From experiences in university classrooms, online, and in schools and communities, you will learn to design inclusive, culturally relevant pedagogy for all students. Faculty members of this program are specialists and are highly interested in educational theory and research in the field of teaching the social sciences education.
Which department am I in?
School of Education
Study options
Full Time
(2 Semesters)
Tuition fees
$70,525.00 (59,50,472)
per year
Health insurance - $2,664
Application deadline
15/01/2027
Start date
May 2027
Venue
Syracuse Campus
900 South Crouse Ave.,
Syracuse,
New York,
13244, Northeast, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Bachelors degree and a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
An history or other social science area major or a 39-credit major equivalent determined via transcript review
Official transcript of all undergraduate and graduate study
A personal essay describing the candidates beliefs about student learning, commitment to educational access for all, enthusiasm for learning, willingness to foster collaboration, and ethics
3 Letters of recommendation, at least one from a faculty member
Prior experiences working with youth
Resume or CV
GRE not required (optional)
Applicants with or without existing NYS teacher certification may apply; however, applicants must have NO existing Social Studies certification
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.