Overview

Full time study from Buffalo State SUNY in the Adolescence Education, Social Studies (Initial Certification) allows candidates (who meet the history/social science requirements from their undergraduate programs or supplemental coursework) to complete their requirements for initial certification and qualify for professional certification in approximately 4 semesters including the culminating project and research requirements. The MSED offers 12 credits of foundational professional education content which includes adolescent psychology, literacy, and exceptionality and is offered through the various departments within the School of Education. An additional 27 credits of foundational social studies education content and 12 credits of student teaching are offered through the department of History and Social Studies Education within the School of Arts and Sciences. Also, the program includes the child abuse identification and reporting workshop; dignity for all students act workshop; schools against violence education workshop; fire and arson safety workshop; and alcohol and other drugs workshop. This MSED leads to a NYS certification in social studies for grades 7-12.

The following are the primary teacher candidate outcomes:

1. Content – The teacher candidate will know the social studies subject matter to be taught to grades 7-12 learners.

2. Learner – The teacher candidate will understand grades 7-12 learners’ socialization, growth and development; the learning process; reflection of teaching; and the establishment of a classroom climate that facilitates learning.

3. Pedagogy – The teacher candidate will attain an understanding of the strategies that they will use to teach all grades 7-12 learners.

4. Technology – The teacher candidate will use technology as a vehicle for grades 7-12 learners to acquire information, practice skills, use higher order thinking skills, and participate in collaborative projects.

5. Reflection – The teacher candidate will exhibit the ability to reflect and assess his/her own effectiveness, and to systematically make adjustments to improve and strengthen areas needing attention.

6. Dispositions – The teacher candidate will demonstrate respect for grades 7-12 learner differences, commitment to own personal growth, and engagement in short and long-term planning.

7. Diversity – The teacher candidate will be aware of and sensitive to diversity issues and to use culturally and socially responsive pedagogy with grades 7-12 learners.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Studies Education
High School Social Studies Instruction
Seminar in Secondary Social Studies
Research and Practice in Adolescent Literacy
Middle School Social Studies Instruction
Social Studies Laboratory
Teaching with Historic Places
Literacy and Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students
Teaching Social Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

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National: SUNY Buffalo State University accepts and reviews applications on a rolling basis.

Language

English

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Credits

51 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

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General requirements

1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a 36-credit concentration in history and/or social science courses which includes economics, government, and a minimum of 30 credit hours of study in the history and geography of the United States and the world. Only grades of C or higher are accepted.2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale).3. Two years of high school or two semesters of college or university study in one world language.

Tuition Fees

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23790 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23790 USD / year

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In-State

11310 USD / year

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Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

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