Pilihan program

Ringkasan program

This program is guided by the following principles: Social studies is a dynamic and complex subject that integrates concepts and themes from history, geography, anthropology, sociology, economics, psychology, and the humanities; Social studies students should experience using the content knowledge, intellectual skills, critically reflective habits, and civic values necessary to fulfill their responsibilities as citizens in a participatory democracy in an increasingly more pluralistic society and interdependent world; Social studies teachers should involve students in dialogue, debate, and action related to significant and controversial issues; Social studies teachers should understand how to develop appropriate curriculum and instructional strategies for meeting the diverse learning needs of all students. This program leads to the following NYS certification(s): Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9) as specialist in social studies (Initial + Professional); and Professional Certification in the original area.

Modul program

Masters' Core: ED 406 Masters' Research Methods; EDU 442 OR ED 404 Race, Class, Gender and Disability in American Education OR Teaching, Curriculum and Change.

Persyaratan masuk bagi mahasiswa internasional

Applicants must have received a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent by the time they enter the program. NYS Initial Teaching Certification in some specialty is required. At least 30 credits of coursework (at either the undergraduate or graduate level) in social studies subjects, including at least 21 credits in history and geography of the United States and the world, and coursework that provides a background in economics and government is also strongly recommended. Applicants must have sufficient knowledge of the subject matters they intend to teach, appropriate to the specialization and grade level of the certification(s) sought. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient communication and interpersonal skills to serve students well in an instructional setting. Applicants' career goals, teaching interests, academic background, attitudes and teaching philosophy must be consistent with the programs offered by the Warner School and its stated mission. Those applying for New York State teaching certification must take a two- to three-hour workshop dealing with recognizing signs of child abuse. Upon completion of the workshop, student must obtain a transcript or written confirmation of completion, which is required for application for certification by New York State. Students recommended (or applying on their own) for New York State teaching certification must have completed two semesters of a college-level foreign language or its equivalent. The required two semesters must be in one language (e.g., two semesters of German or two semesters of French, not one semester of German and one semester of French). Students recommended (or applying on their own) for New York State teaching certification must take the New York State Teacher Certification Examination, which includes the following: The Liberal Arts and Science Test (LAST); The Assessment of Teaching Skills-Written (ATS-W) (Secondary Assessment).

Kualifikasi

Magister (S2)

Institusi penerbit ijazah

University Of Rochester

Nama jurusan

Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development, Department of Teaching and Curriculum