Social Science or History Education Ed.S.
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Earning an Ed.S. in History or Social Science Education will enhance your teaching competence beyond your master’s degree. Earn your Class AA teaching certification while expanding your skills as a teacher-leader in secondary and post secondary settings. Your degree culminates in a field project that addresses a practical problem in your field.
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Degree Overview
The Ed.S degree leads to recommendation for Class AA Alabama professional educator certification.
Coursework — 30 hours minimum
- Teaching field courses (History or Social Science) — 12 hours
- General Social Studies programs shall require at least one course in two areas within the broader field (i.e., ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLI)
- Social science/history education and/or professional courses* — 18 hours
- Includes Field Project
*RSED 6000/6006 Advanced Survey of Exceptionality is required if a survey of special education course was not previously completed.
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Application Deadlines
- March 15 for Summer Semester admission
- June 15 for Fall Semester admission
- October 15 for Spring Semester admission
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Cost
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Financial Support
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Assistantships and Scholarships
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- A limited number of graduate assistantships for on-campus students may be available.
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