Social Studies Graduate Option
This option is available within the Teaching major at the following location:
- OSU-Cascades
The Social Studies graduate option is for students wanting to earn both a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree in social studies and qualify for an Oregon teaching license in social studies. Students must have a bachelor’s degree and meet coursework and credit requirements to qualify for the endorsement.
Option Code: 2106
Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:
- Conduct research or produce some other form of creative work.
- Demonstrate mastery of subject material.
- Conduct scholarly or professional activities in an ethical manner.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Teaching Core | ||
| ED 572 | FOUNDATIONS OF ESOL EDUCATION | 3 |
| The Learner and Learning | ||
| ED 513 | LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS I: FOSTERING CLASS ENGAGEMENT | 3 |
| ED 514 | LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS II: ADVANCING EVERY STUDENT | 2 |
| ED 522 | RACIAL AND CULTURAL HARMONY IN THE K-12 CLASSROOM | 3 |
| ED 594 | DIFFERENTIATION | 2 |
| ED 595 | EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 2 |
| Instructional Practice | ||
| ED 550 | THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING CYCLE I: FOUNDATIONS AND PLANNING | 4 |
| ED 551 | THE EFFECTIVE TEACHING CYCLE II: ASSESSMENT | 4 |
| ED 592 | TECHNOLOGY TOOLS FOR TEACHING | 1 |
| Professional Responsibility | ||
| ED 518 | PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN THE TEACHING COMMUNITY | 2 |
| ED 519 | CAPSTONE: TEACHING AS A PROFESSION | 3 |
| Content Specialty | ||
| ED 587 | SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS I: ADOLESCENT LITERACY | 4 |
| ED 588 | SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS II: STRATEGIES FOR GRADES 5-12 | 4 |
| ED 589 | SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS III: CURRICULUM AND THE PROFESSION | 4 |
| Internship and Practicum | ||
| ED 510 | INTERNSHIP | 15 |
| Total Credits | 56 | |
Option Code: 2106