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Master of Science in Education with a in Middle And Secondary Social Studies Education (Florida Initial Certification)

About the Program

The M.S. in Education with a specialization in Middle and Secondary Social Studies Education leading to initial certification focuses on training non-educators to enter the classroom in the areas of history, geography, economics, and government for secondary school students. This specialization provides educators with the skills to develop curriculum and instruct students using a variety of learning techniques. Course content is research-based and infuses best practices in education.

Who Should Apply

Individuals with bachelor’s degrees who wish to obtain a master’s degree and/or increase their levels of expertise in secondary social studies education

General Information		Contact Numbers
2nd Session Summer Classes Begin: Total Credits:	6/25/2012 63	Financial Aid: Enrollment Counselor:	1-800-806-3680 1-800-986-3223 Ext. 21559
Important term dates are posted here to help you get started through the application process. To apply to the program that best meets your needs, use the links below to direct you to the application page. Have questions before enrolling? Talk to one of our friendly enrollment advisors or financial aid assistants. We are happy to assist you through every step of your education.

Completed admission application packet, including $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to Nova Southeastern University
Official transcripts indicating conferral of a bachelor’s degree by a regionally accredited
institution (minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average required) or the completion of
one of the alternative admission requirements
Official transcripts from all previously attended postsecondary institutions

Additional Admission Requirements

Provide passing scores on all subtests for:

CLAST (if taken prior to July, 1, 2002), or
Praxis I, or
General Knowledge Test (GKT), or
GRE score of 1000 (combined verbal and quantitative scales only).

Program of Study

(63 CREDITS)

EDU 5000

Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program (0 credit)

EDU 514

Pre-Internship Practices (3 credits)

CUR 526

Educational Research for Practitioners (3 credits)

EDU 601

Professional Seminar I (0 credit)

EDU 501

School and Society (3 credits)

EDU 502

Psychological Foundations in Education (3 credits)

EDU 503

Classroom Management and Organization (3 credits)

SST 630

Contemporary Social Problems and Issues (3 credits)

TSOL 510

Classroom TESOL, Theories and Strategies for Teachers (3 credits)

EDU 688

Teaching Internship Seminar (9 credits)

SST 524

Methods for Teaching Social Studies (3 credits)

RED 585

Reading in the Content Area (3 credits)

CUR 591

Assessment and Evaluation (3 credits)

SST 612

Economics in the Middle and Secondary Curriculum (3 credits)

SST 614

Geography in the Middle and Secondary Curriculum (3 credits)

SST 616

Sociological Perspectives in our Multicultural Society (3 credits)

SST 622

Consent of the Governed American Government (3 credits)

SST 623

American History I in the Middle and Secondary Curriculum (3 credits)

SST 625

American History II in the Middle and Secondary Curriculum (3 credits)

SST 627

World History I in Grades 5-12 Curriculum (3 credits)

SST 629

World History II in Grades 5-12 Curriculum (3 credits)

EDU 602

Professional Seminar II (0 credits)

Supervised Teaching Internship

The supervised teaching internship is the culminating experience for those candidates who already hold bachelor’s degrees in a field other than education. The purpose of this internship is to provide an opportunity to perform the duties of a classroom teacher within the classroom setting. Under the guidance of an experienced cooperating teacher and a faculty supervisor, the intern is assigned full time to a school for 14 weeks. Opportunities are provided for the intern to engage in lesson planning, instruction, and parent/teacher conferences. During this period, the intern will observe, teach, and evaluate students in conjunction with the regular classroom teacher.

Completion Requirements

Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) – Passing scores on the following areas:
a. Professional Education Test (PEd) b. General Knowledge Test (GK) or CLAST (if taken prior to July 1, of 2002)
c. Subject Area Exam (SAE) in Social Studies 6-12
Satisfactory completion of all required coursework
Successful completion of the Supervised Teaching Internship, including the portfolio, demonstrating competence within the Educator Accomplished Practices
Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Convenient Delivery Options

Coursework for the middle and secondary social studies education specialization, initial certification in Florida, is available online. The online delivery option allows students to receive and sub¬mit coursework and interact with participants and professors via the Internet. The distance delivery option allows busy professionals to complete their degrees without having to leave their jobs or travel long distances.

Faculty

Faculty members for the master of science degree program in education are scholars and educators from Nova Southeastern University and other major universities and institutions throughout the country. In addition many are also highly respected professional practitioners, who are carefully selected on the basis of their subject expertise, teaching abilities, and professional involvement. Most importantly, they are united in their desire to not only educate, but to inspire students to use what they learn to motivate others.

State Requirements for Certification

Students are advised to contact their state department of education or an Enrollment Services Representative (Academic Advisor) to determine if this program is suitable for certification/licensure and their career goals.

Florida participates in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification Interstate Agreement facilitating mobility of Educational Personnel with over 50 other states and jurisdictions for teacher certification and/or licensure. Graduates who wish to teach outside the state of Florida must contact the state’s Department of Education for information on achieving certification through reciprocity.

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06/02/2012 09:00 AM

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