History and Social Studies Education (Grades 4-12) (IB/M)
The history and social studies program offers preparation leading to certification in grades 4-12. Graduates are prepared to teach history, civics, sociology, economics, geography, and anthropology, along with a wide range of area studies and courses ordinarily associated with social studies.
Location
- Storrs Campus
Modality
- In Person
Requirements
History and Social Studies Education majors must complete a subject area major in history and social science consisting of a minimum of 42 credits of courses numbered 2000 and above, including at least 24 credits in history, and at least 18 credits in social studies (anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology). Up to 12 credits may be taken at the 1000 level (only six credits of 1000-level history courses allowed). History 2000 and above courses must include two Non-Western, one Ancient/Early Modern, one Modern Europe, one American, HIST 2100 The Historian's Craft and HIST 4994W Senior Seminar. Social science courses must include two courses in political science, one economics course, and one geography course.
Professional Education Requirements
Majors must also complete the following Professional Education Requirements:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 3100/3100W | Multicultural Education, Equity and Social Justice | 3 |
| EDCI 3214 | Introduction to Secondary Methods and Clinic: Social Studies | 3 |
| EDCI 4010 | Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Areas | 2 |
| EDCI 4210W | Instruction and Curriculum in the Secondary School | 3 |
| EDCI 4250 | Directed Student Teaching | 9 |
| EGEN 3100 | Seminar/Clinic: Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EGEN 4100 | Seminar/Clinic: Methods of Teaching | 3 |
| EGEN 4110 | Seminar/Clinic: Analysis of Teaching | 3 |
| EPSY 3010 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EPSY 3110 | Exceptionality | 2 |
| EPSY 3125 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| EPSY 4010 | Assessment of Learning | 2 |
| HIST 1501 & HIST 1502 | United States History to 1877 and U.S. History Since 1877 | 6 |
| PSYC 1100 | General Psychology I | 3 |
| Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
Neag School of Education Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the school in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the Neag School of Education section of this catalog.
Learning Objectives
- Apply critical concepts and principles of learner development and learning differences to work effectively with diverse students and their families.
- Apply critical concepts and principles of learner development and learning differences to create safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments for diverse students.
- Apply concepts of their content areas to develop equitable and inclusive learning experiences for diverse students.
- Demonstrate their ability to plan and utilize a variety of instructional and assessment strategies to support diverse students’ learning.
- Evaluate the impact of their choices and actions on others, including students, families, and other professionals, to develop positive professional dispositions and skills.
- Collaborate ethically and effectively with students, families, other professionals and community members to take responsibility for student learning.
Curriculum and Instruction (M.A.)
IBM Concentrations in Elementary Education or Secondary Education
Secondary Education includes:
- English Education
- World Languages Education (American Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Latin/Classics, Mandarin Chinese, or Spanish)
- History and Social Studies Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science, or Physics)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EPSY 5195 | Workshop in Education | 2 |
| EDCI 5092 | Practicum | 3 |
| EDCI 5093 | Advanced Practicum | 4 |
| EDCI 5094 | Seminar | 3 |
| EDCI 5095 | Advanced Seminar | 3 |
| Select three credits from the following: | 3 | |
| Diversity, Culture, and Music Education | ||
| Bilingualism and Second Language Acquisition | ||
| Latinos and U.S. Education | ||
| Sheltered English Instruction for English Language Learners | ||
| Language Diversity and Literacy | ||
| Multicultural Education | ||
| Introduction to Critical Pedagogy | ||
| Educational Linguistics | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights I | ||
| Teaching for Intercultural Citizenship and Human Rights II | ||
| EDLR 5015 | Teacher Leadership and Organizations | 3 |
| EPSY 5221 | Wise Integration of Technology into Teaching and Learning Environments | 1 |
| Total Credits | 22 | |
IBM Elective Required Courses
Nine credit hours aligned with content specialty selecting courses in EDCI, EDLR, and EPSY or Graduate Liberal Arts courses totaling nine credit hours.
Exam/Culminating Portfolio Requirement
Will be directed by the student’s advisor.