Master of Arts in Social Science
(MASS) is a multidisciplinary graduate program. MASS adds content materials
from the disciplines of anthropology, economics, geography, history, political
science, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice to required course work
in educational methods.
Two concentrations are offered:
- The Master of Arts degree with a multidisciplinary
major in social science for secondary school teaching with "G" certification
will allow an individual to teach in any or all of the social sciences.
- The Master of Arts degree with 18 hours concentration
in two of the available social sciences for community college teaching, meeting
the requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- All courses offered through MASS are coordinated
with the appropriate departments in the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business,
and Education.
PREREQUISITES
AND CORE OF STUDY
I. The Master of Arts Degree in Social Science: Secondary Education
- North Carolina "A" certification
in the teaching field or its equivalent in another state (this must be verified
prior to acceptance into program); an undergraduate major or its concentration
in a social science discipline.
- A total of 27 hours of social science
taken in at least four different disciplines with two social sciences chosen
for concentration of 9 hours each; 9 hours of education and psychology courses;
an oral comprehensive examination to be administered by the student's advisory
committee; and a Product of Learning presented to the student's committee
in addition to one outside member.
For detailed listing of degree requirements
click here.
II. The Master of Arts Degree in Social
Science: Community College Education
- Prerequisites:
An undergraduate degree in any of the social
sciences or permission from the Program Director.
- Requirements:
A total of 39 hours comprised of one course
in leadership and higher education and two 18-hour concentrations in geography,
history, political science, criminal justice, psychology, or sociology,
and; an on-campus written comprehensive examination to be administered by
the student's advisory committee.
For detailed listing of degree requirements
click here.
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