STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Master of Arts in Teaching: Social Studies
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At a glance
24 mo
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Level
- 44 creditsProgram Length
- NY State CertificationCredential Earned
- Grades 7-12Target Teaching Level
- History Content FocusSubject Specialization
- 5 yearsCompletion Timeline
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Social Studies at Stony Brook University is designed for individuals with limited or no prior teaching experience who wish to become certified social studies teachers for grades 7-12 in New York State. The program can also be extended to include certification for grades 5-6. It combines in-depth subject matter knowledge from the History Department with professional pedagogical training from the School of Professional Development. This program follows a distributed teacher education model, ensuring students learn from both prestigious history faculty and experienced education professionals. Graduates are prepared to meet the requirements for New York State teacher certification upon successful completion of the degree and all required assessments.
Curriculum
The 44-credit MAT program is structured across History content courses, Professional Studies in Education, and Supervised Student Teaching. All degree requirements must be completed within five years of admission.
- Year 1 (Example)
- HistoriographyCEG 523/HIS 500
- Education: Theory and PracticeCEE 505
- Human DevelopmentCEE 565
- Teaching Social StudiesCEE 577
- Field Experience I — Grades 7-9CEF 548
- Selected History Content Courses
- Year 2 (Example)
- Social Studies StrategiesCEE 578
- Principles and Practices of Special EducationCEF 547
- Field Experience II — Grades 10-12CEF 549
- Student Teaching SeminarCEE 580
- Supervised Student Teaching High School Grades 10-12: Social StudiesCEQ 581
- Supervised Student Teaching Middle School Grades 7-9: Social StudiesCEQ 582
Careers
This program leads to New York State certification, preparing graduates to teach Social Studies in secondary schools (grades 7-12).
- Certified Social Studies Teacher (Grades 7-12)
Entry requirements
Bachelor's DegreeCompleted undergraduate degree with at least 36 credits in the content field (History), substantially equivalent to a Stony Brook undergraduate program.
Undergraduate coursework will be evaluated to ensure a broad introductory knowledge in specific areas required for certification. Students must achieve a minimum grade of B in all pedagogy courses and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or better in graduate coursework.
Fees
Tuition (international)Please refer to the Stony Brook University Bursar's Office for current tuition rates.
Tuition (home)Please refer to the Stony Brook University Bursar's Office for current tuition rates.
LivingEstimated living costs are not specified. Please consult university resources for financial planning.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. International students should consult the university's international student services for specific financial information.
How to apply
1. Check Admission RequirementsEnsure you meet the prerequisite of a completed undergraduate degree with at least 36 credits in the content field (History).
2. Complete Application FormSubmit the online application form, providing your first name, last name, and email address. You may also opt-in to receive text message reminders.
3. Submit Supporting DocumentsThis typically includes undergraduate transcripts to verify academic qualifications and content area credits. Specific document requirements will be detailed during the application process.
4. Undergraduate Transcript EvaluationYour undergraduate transcripts will be evaluated individually to confirm that you have covered the required subject matter knowledge for certification areas.
5. Admission DecisionOnce your application and documents are reviewed, you will be notified of the admission decision.
Accreditation
New York State registered and approved program.