MEd Social Studies Education at University of Florida

Programme overview

The Master of Education with a major in Social Studies Education prepares students to investigate and explain best practices in social studies teaching and learning. Graduates organize content, apply inclusive teaching practices, evaluate the impact of instruction and build a positive learning environment.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: School of Teaching and Learning | Study mode: full-time | Location: Gainesville, FL, United States

What you will study

Learning outcomes cover best practices in social studies teaching and learning, instructional skills, and professional behavior including collaboration, reflection and ethical practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The School of Teaching & Learning offers the Master of Arts in Education (M.A.E.) degree in Social Studies Education. More information about the requirements for this degree can be found in the Graduate Degrees section of this catalog. The M.A.E. degree in Social Studies Education is fully online. The degree does not confer certification; it is geared for practicing teachers who want to advance their Social Studies expertise. Please visit this website for more information about this M.A.E. program: https://education.ufl.edu/social-studies-education/degrees/mae-online/ . University-wide graduate admission (not specific to this programme): application through the UF graduate application; official GRE scores are required by most programmes (GMAT for MBA applicants), per programme; transcripts, a CV or resume and letters of recommendation where the programme requires them.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applicants apply through the UF graduate school application on CollegeNET and pay a $30 non-refundable application fee; the Office of Admissions does not offer an application fee waiver. Deadlines vary by department. Most applicants must submit GRE scores, all MBA applicants must submit GMAT scores, and some engineering programmes accept the Fundamentals of Engineering exam instead of the GRE.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/

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