Designed for either current teachers or career changers who have a liberal arts degree or a cultural studies background, our Middle-Level Social Studies Education program will develop your expertise in curriculum and instruction and prepare you for a professional career in teaching. You’ll learn about young adolescent development and be ready to help your students investigate how cultures and societies evolve, guide them as they begin to understand how societal contexts influence people, and encourage them to see the importance of learning about the relationship between groups and individuals.
Through our Master of Arts in Social Studies Education program you will be eligible for initial licensure as a new teacher or to add the social studies endorsement to your current license. An interdisciplinary curriculum in education and a mixture of online and practicum experiences in schools near you provide comprehensive preparation for career changers.
We understand that the cost and value of graduate studies is important for you to consider. That’s why we’re committed to helping you to fit this program into your unique financial situation, and will assist you with identifying scholarship and grant opportunities that can augment affordable financial aid packages. Contact this program’s Admissions Counselor any time to discuss the opportunities available to you.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Graduate Tuition
Tuition for Middle-Level Social Studies Education, M.A.
$661 Per Credit
$850 Per Credit
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Why Get a Master’s in Middle-Level Social Studies Education at Vermont State?
High Demand: Teachers are in high demand in Vermont and across the country.
High Impact: At Vermont State you’ll develop knowledge and skills that will enable you to have an immediate impact on your schools and students.
Practical Experience: Our courses are designed to immerse you in the field so you can gain practical experience.
Strengths-Based Focus: Guide your students to develop wellbeing and empathy through the strengths-based and inclusive approach to learning taught at Vermont State.
Flexible Scheduling: The program is designed for part-time enrollment so you can study while working full-time, or full-time enrollment to complete more quickly. Courses are online to increase access and avoid excessive travel in difficult weather conditions. Participants may complete the licensure portion of the program first in order to seek a teaching position, then complete the remaining coursework for the master’s degree over time. Our Placement Office will help you locate a local school for practicum and internship experiences.
What You’ll Learn
In the program, you’ll study the distinctions of young adolescent development and learn to create lessons that tap into students’ desire to understand the world around them and how they fit into it.
You’ll study multi-modal literacy and learn to help students develop writing and reading skills as they investigate all that influences human social interaction and culture. You’ll also become an expert in middle-level curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
You’ll be equipped to advocate for inclusion and equity, embrace difference, and promote social justice by becoming a knowledgeable professional with the courage to pursue a classroom experience that supports every student.
Two practicums and, for new teachers, a full-time, semester-long internship will give you the experience necessary to enter the profession with comprehensive preparation. You’ll develop knowledge of the social influences affecting schools and classroom settings in order to build a more equitable learning environment.
This program is approved by the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE). Graduates will be eligible for an Initial Educator’s License with an English endorsement for grades 5-9.
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Sample Courses
Middle Level School Organization
Implementing Content-Specific Methods in a Secondary Classroom
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