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Department of Secondary Education
Master's
in Social Science Education
This MAT program is a NCATE/NCSS Accredited & State Approved Social Science Education Program and leads to certification in the State of Florida and may be transferred to approximately 30 other states under what is known as the "Reciprocity Agreement," Go To Interstate Agreement.
Summary of Degree
The deadline for summer and fall completed applications is March 15 and October 15 for spring. If your application file is not completed by that date, it will be reviewed in early fall. Students who find themselves in this position may enroll as non-degree seeking students in fall.
Summary of Programs
MAT - Master of Arts in Teaching
Students Seeking Masters who are not Certified/Licensed but want to be
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The MAT is for individuals who want to teach social studies at the middle or high school level.
The MAT is a NCATE/NCSS Accredited & State approved Social Science Education Program and leads to certification in the State of Florida.
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Candidates:
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have a degree in a social studies discipline (history, geography, political science, philosophy, economics, anthropology, etc.) that is taught in a middle or high school, or comparable coursework acceptable to the program faculty;
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are not certified although they may hold a temporary certificate;
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do not have a degree in education or social sciences education;
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are seeking the fastest route to a degree and certification
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Masters of Education in Secondary Education - Social Studies
Students who are seeking a Masters who want to specialize in pedagogy of teaching and social studies.
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M. Ed in Secondary Education - Social Studies.
This program does not include certification. Individuals interested in certification should consult the Master of Arts in Teaching in Social Studies Education. Students interested in the theoretical and pedagogical aspects of education with a background or interest in the social studies may apply. Contact the program coordinator for more information.
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Candidates:
Coursework can be taken just in COEDU or can be taken in both COEDU and CAS.
Most students take a variety of COEDU courses with most in Social Studies Education at the 5000 and 6000 level.
With 18 hours in one field in CAS, one can become eligible to teach at a community college. However, community colleges tend to hire only Ph.Ds for full time positions in the humanities and social sciences and MA's in sociology or history (as examples) as opposed to an MA in social studies for part time positions. Students interested in the CAS 18 hour option will not likely be able to pursue a history specialization (due to limited enrollment policy in the History Department) or courses in counseling psychology.
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Masters of Arts in Social Studies Education
Certified teachers who are seeking a Masters who want to specialize in a social studies field, like History, Geography, etc.
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Click on M.A. Plan I
This degree does not include certification. Entry into this program requires permanent certification. Most individuals who enter this degree teach social studies at the middle or high school level. |
Candidates:
18 hours must be taken in CAS is such fields as anthropology, sociology, economics, government, international relations, American studies, etc.
With 18 hours in one field in CAS, one can become eligible to teach at a community college. However, community colleges tend to hire only Ph.Ds for full time positions in the humanities and social sciences and MA's in sociology or history (as examples) as opposed to an MA in social studies for part time positions. Students interested in the CAS 18 hour option will not likely be able to pursue a history specialization (due to limited enrollment policy in the History Department) or courses in counseling psychology.
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Program Admissions Deadlines
| Application must be completed by |
Fall
Deadlines |
Spring
Deadlines |
Summer
Deadlines |
| Non-degree |
By final registration |
| Grad Certificate |
March 15 |
Oct 15 |
March 15 |
Degree Admission |
March 15 |
Oct 15 |
March 15 |
Special Provisions
Transfer of Credit
Students may transfer up to 12 credits from another accredited university as along as the courses are not more than 5 years old at the time they would graduate from USF with their masters. University of South Florida at St. Petersburg, Florida Technological University of USF and University of South Florida are considered another university.
Students may apply up to 12 credits taken while a nondegree seeking students at USF to their masters as long as the courses are not more than 5 years old a the time they would graduate.
Inactive Students, Readmission
Once students are inactive for more than three consecutive semesters, their admission to the university is deactivated and they must reapply fro admission.
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