Description
The College of Education offers Master of Education and Master of Arts degrees in Social Science Education. The Master of Education program is designed to meet advanced knowledge and skill needs of the social science classroom teacher. The Master of Arts program is for non-education majors or previously certified teachers in another field. The M.A. program also includes a Community College Teaching Track, which is designed for individuals planning to teach at that level and not requiring state teacher certification.
Master’s Programs in the College of Education
Degrees OfferedMaster of Arts in Social Science Education- Community College Teaching Track
Master of Education in Social Science Education Admission
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions and Registration section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. Please be sure to submit all requested material by the established deadline(s).
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants must provide:
- Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of at least 840 from test taken within the last five years (If GPA is below 3.0, GRE of 1000; in lieu of the GRE, a GMAT score of 500 or higher may be used for admission consideration)
- GPA of 3.0 or higher in last 60 hours of undergraduate study
- For applicants from countries where English is not the official language, or for an applicant whose bachelor’s degree is not from an accredited U.S. institution, an official score of at least 220 (computer-based test; or equivalent score on the paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required.
- Applicants to the M.Ed. program must (1) have completed all course requirements for Florida state teacher certification in the program's subject area and/or grade range, or (2) present a Florida Professional Teaching Certificate upon admission to the program. Applicants who have graduated from an accredited university or college teacher certification program in another state or country, in the appropriate subject and/or grade range, may also be admitted to the M.Ed. program at the discretion of the program director.
Students may not switch from an M.A. program to an M.Ed. program, or vice versa, without going through the university's admission process. Courses used to gain initial state certification may not be transferred into an M.Ed. program.
Application Due Dates
All students applying for fellowships or assistantships must apply by the Fall Priority deadline date.
U.S. Applicants
| Program(s) |
Fall Priority |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| Master of Arts in Social Science Education |
Feb 1 |
Jul 15 |
Dec 1 |
Apr 15 |
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Community College Teaching Track |
Feb 1 |
Jul 15 |
Dec 1 |
Apr 15 |
| Master of Education in Social Science Education |
Feb 1 |
Jul 15 |
Dec 1 |
Apr 15 |
International Applicants
| Program(s) |
Fall Priority |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| Master of Arts in Social Science Education |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 |
Jul 1 |
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Community College Teaching Track |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 |
Jul 1 |
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| Master of Education in Social Science Education |
Jan 15 |
Jan 15 |
Jul 1 |
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International Transfer Applicants
| Program(s) |
Fall Priority |
Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
| Master of Arts in Social Science Education |
Feb 1 |
Mar 1 |
Sep 1 |
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Community College Teaching Track |
Feb 1 |
Mar 1 |
Sep 1 |
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| Master of Education in Social Science Education |
Feb 1 |
Mar 1 |
Sep 1 |
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Master of Education in Social Science Education
The Master of Education Program is designed to meet advanced knowledge and skill needs of the social science classroom teacher.
Master’s Programs in the College of Education
Minimum Hours Required for M.Ed.—33 Credit Hours
Area A: Core—12 Credit Hours
- EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data (3 credit hours) OR
- EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research in Education (3 credit hours)
- ESE 6909 Research Report (2,1 or 6 credit hours)
Select One:
- EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6517 Perspectives on Education (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education (3 credit hours)
Area B: Specialization—9 Credit Hours
- SSE 5391 Global Education: Theory and Practice (3 credit hours)
- SSE 5776 Democracy and Education (3 credit hours)
- Elective approved by adviser (3 credit hours)
Area C: Curriculum—12 Credit Hours
- EDG 6223 Curriculum Theory and Organization (3 credit hours)
- ESE 6235 Curriculum Design (3 credit hours)
- Elective approved by adviser (6 credit hours)
Master of Arts in Social Science Education
The Master of Arts Program is designed for non-education majors or previously certified teachers in another field.
Master’s Programs in the College of Education
Minimum Hours Required for M.A.—39 Credit Hours
Area A: Core—18 Credit Hours
- EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6236 Principles of Instruction (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3 credit hours)
- EDF 6608 Social Factors in American Education (3 credit hours)
- LAE 5337 Literacy Strategies for Middle and Secondary Teaching (3 credit hours)
- TSL 5345 Methods of ESOL Teaching (3 credit hours)
Area B: Specialization—15 Credit Hours
- SSE 5790 Inquiry and Instructional Analysis in Social Science Education
- SSE 5391 Global Education: Theory and Practice (3 credit hours)
- SSE 5776 Democracy and Education (3 credit hours)
- EDG 6253 Curriculum Inquiry (3 credit hours)
- 3 credit hours of elective approved by adviser
Area C: Internship—6 Credit Hours
- SSE 6946 Graduate Internship (6 credit hours)
Co-requisites
Students are required to take 30 credit hours of social science course work to meet certification requirements to teach social science in grades 6-12.
Additional Requirements
- Complete a portfolio according to program guidelines.
- Pass a comprehensive exam to demonstrate understanding of social studies ed scholarship.
- Pass all applicable sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination.
Community College Teaching Track
The Community College Teaching Track in this program is designed for individuals whose goal is teaching social science at the community college level. Every attempt is made to build at least the required 18 hours of graduate-level social science courses into the program of study. Only six hours of independent study courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements. It is important to see an adviser if courses are difficult to schedule in the content area. Students electing this track will not meet state requirements for teacher certification in social science grades 6-12.
Required Courses—42 Credit Hours Minimum
Area A: Core—15 Credit Hours
Students in this track should consult with the Community College Teaching Track adviser regarding Core requirements prior to registering for Core courses.
- EDF 6155 Lifespan Human Development and Learning (3 hours)
- EDF 6401 Statistics for Educational Data (3 hours) OR
- EDF 6432 Measurement and Evaluation in Education (3 hours)
- EDF 6481 Fundamentals of Graduate Research Education (3 hours)
- EDF 6517 History and Philosophy of American Education (3hours)
- ESE 6909 Research Report (2 hours)
- ESE 6909 Research Report (1 hour)
Area B: Specialization—27 Credit Hours
(Electives must be approved by adviser)
Financial Support
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see Financing Grad School, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Key points about financial support:
- If you’re interested in financial assistance, you’re strongly encouraged to apply for admission early. A complete application for admission, including all supporting documents, must be received by the priority date listed for your program under "Admissions."
- You must be admitted to a graduate program before the university can consider awarding financial assistance to you.
- If you want to be considered for loans and other need-based financial assistance, review the UCF Student Financial Assistance website at http://finaid.ucf.edu and complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) form, which is available online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. Apply early and allow up to six weeks for the FAFSA form to be processed.
- UCF Graduate Studies awards university graduate fellowships, with most decisions based on nominations from the colleges and programs. All admitted graduate students are automatically considered in this nomination process. To be eligible for a fellowship, students must be accepted as a graduate student in a degree program and be enrolled full-time. University graduate fellowships are not affected by FAFSA determination of need.
- Please note that select fellowships do require students to fill out a fellowship application (either a university fellowship application, an external fellowship application, or a college or school fellowship application). For university fellowship applications, see Financing Grad School.
- For information on assistantships (including teaching, research, and general graduate assistantships) or tuition support, contact the graduate program director of your major.
Contact Info
Master of Arts in Social Science Education
William Gaudelli, Ed.D. , Assistant Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-0215
wgaudell@mail.ucf.edu Master of Education in Social Science Education
William Gaudelli, Ed.D. , Assistant Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-0215
wgaudell@mail.ucf.edu Community College Teaching Track
Ruby Evans, Ed.D. , Associate Professor
Phone Number: 407-823-1129
revans@mail.ucf.edu
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Graduate Students
