Adolescence Education: Social Studies, M.S.

Adolescence brings many challenges and adjustments for students in grades 7-12. Central to the success of these students are teachers armed with the knowledge, skills and commitment to student development that, when combined, foster achievement.

To prepare teachers for careers in middle and high school education, SUNY College at Old Westbury offers two degree opportunities in Adolescence Education: Social Studies (7-12):

• The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) leads to initial certification for aspiring teachers and career-changers seeking to advance their careers.
• The Master of Science (M.S.) leads to professional certification, and is for those who hold initial or provisional teaching certification.

Admission Requirements

For all applicants:

• Bachelor’s degree in History or a bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credits of coursework in social sciences (history, geography, political science, economics, anthropology, and/or sociology).
• A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4)
• A grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a scale of 4) in the major coursework or area of specialization.
• Submission of GRE (general) test scores
• Two letters of recommendation
• An admission essay

For international students. Contact the Assistant Director of Admissions, International Student Advisor and Support for additional admission requirements. Contact information can be found on the following webpage: https://www.oldwestbury.edu/admissions/International.

For MS applicants, only:

• Initial certification in Adolescence Education: Social Studies
• Submission of scores on the Content Specialty Test (CST): Social Studies
• Bachelor’s degree in History or a bachelor’s degree with at least 30 credits of coursework in social sciences (history, geography, political science, economics, anthropology, and/or sociology), including a minimum of 21 credits of coursework in history and geography.