Social and Behavioral Sciences

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN SECONDARY EDUCATION

(SPECIALTY: SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION)

School of Arts and Science

Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

1200 N. University Drive, Mail Slot 4988

Telephone: (870) 575-8959 Fax: (870) 575 8397

Jerry Ingram, Ph.D.

Chair

ingramj@uapb.edu

(870) 575-8175

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with a specialty area in social studies requires 36 semester credit hours. Candidates must complete a minimum of 18 hours in the social studies specialty, the professional education core (12 hours), and secondary education electives (6 hours). A written comprehensive examination in the general science specialization and the professional education core and/or electives is required. Advanced candidates seeking licensure must also complete the SOE portfolio, courses in Behavior Management and Arkansas History, and the student teaching experience.