Program Description

The Master’s Program in Curriculum & Instruction - Social Studies/Social Education focuses on “powerful” teaching and learning of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It emphasizes education that is meaningful, integrated, challenging, value-based, and active. It also suggests a broader perspective that incorporates knowledge, skills, and dispositions that facilitate active citizenship and global perspectives. Additionally, Social Education includes:

• Democratic education
• Social justice/critical pedagogy
• Popular culture
• Collaborative teaching and learning (partnerships with the larger community)
• Broader connections to lifelong learning

Admission Requirements

• College requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 
• Applicants interested in pursuing a graduate degree with a Teacher or Professional Certification from the State of Texas must complete the supplemental question(s) in the ApplyWeb application.
• If the applicant is eligible for teacher or professional certification, the College’s certification office will submit an electronic offer letter to the applicant’s personal email address (not ApplyWeb). In addition, the applicant may be required to provide additional documentation prior to enrollment for certification-related coursework.

IELTS Requirements

Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking	Overall
6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

Remarks:

• Total 30 Credits program
• Yearly tuition fee is given
• I20(Visa Letter) can be obtained only after submitting a bank statement with a balance of USD $40,674.
• Official documents required