Social Studies Education
Master of Science (MSEd)
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All MSEd degree students in social studies education submit either a thesis or exit portfolio. Although the demands for an exit portfolio are not as rigorous as those for a thesis, students work with their committees to select topics and formats for their portfolios and are supported by the committee as the portfolio is created. Students will use these portfolios or their theses to demonstrate that they have fulfilled the social studies graduate proficiencies.
This residential program has rolling admission. Applications must be fully complete and submitted (including all required materials) and all application fees paid prior to the deadline in order for applications to be considered and reviewed. For a list of all required materials for this program application, please see the “Admissions” tab.
Application Deadlines
July 1 is the deadline for Fall applications.
November 15 is the deadline for Spring applications.
March 15 is the deadline for Summer applications.
Program at a Glance
- Major/Department: Curriculum and Instruction
- Research Area: Social Studies Education
- Degree Objective: Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
- Program Delivery: Residential
- Does this program lead to licensure? *No, this is a non-licensure program
- Application Deadlines: July 1 (Fall), November 15 (Spring), March 15 (Summer)
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Courses
Social Studies Education Requirements
12 credit hours
- EDCI 62400: Seminar in Social Studies Education – or approved substitute (12 credits)
Curriculum & Instruction Foundations
11 credit hours
- EDCI 58000: Foundations of Curriculum (3 credits)
- EDCI 58500: Multicultural Education (3 credits)
- EDCI 62800: Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Seminar I (1 credit)
- EDCI 63800: Curriculum and Instruction Doctoral Seminar II (1 credit)
- EDCI Elective (3 credits)
Content Area Related Course Work
9-12 credit hours
Graduate courses in relevant social studies content areas such as history, political science, and economics.
Cognate Area
9-12 credit hours
Students will take a minimum of three graduate courses in a single self-selected cognate area. Cognate area selection should be discussed with the student’s major professor and advisory committee. Examples include: learning design and technology, English learners, multicultural education, global education, gifted, creative, & talented education, educational psychology.
Research Courses
15 credit hours
- EDPS 53300 – Introduction to Research in Education (3 credits)
- EDCI 61500 – Qualitative Research Methods in Education (3 credits)
- EDPS 63000 – Research Procedures in Education (3 credits)
- Advanced research methods courses in either qualitative or quantitative research methods. (3 credits)
Research PhD Thesis
- EDCI 69900
*Please note that depending on prior coursework, additional courses in EDCI and/or EDPS may be required.
Admissions
A graduate application must be submitted and application fee paid (if applicable) by the application deadline. In addition, the materials listed under the Application Requirements section below must be submitted by the application deadline in order for an application to be considered complete and for the application to be reviewed for admission consideration. Please review the How to Apply section below before submitting an application.
Application Requirements
Here are the materials required for this application
- Transcripts (from all universities attended)
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- 3 Recommendations
- Resume/CV
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- International Applicants must meet English Proficiency Requirements set by the Purdue Graduate School
We encourage prospective students to submit an application early, even if not all required materials are uploaded. Applications are not forwarded on for faculty review until all required materials are uploaded.
How to Apply
When submitting your application for this program, please select the following options:
- Campus and Program Tab:
- Select a Campus: Purdue West Lafayette (PWL)
- Select your proposed graduate major: Curriculum and Instruction
- First Choice Program Details Tab:
- Please select an Area of Interest: Social Studies Education
- Please select a Degree Objective: Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
- Primary Course Delivery: Residential
This program does not lead to licensure in the state of Indiana or elsewhere. Contact the College of Education Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL) at licensure@purdue.edu before continuing with program application if you have questions regarding licensure or contact your state Department of Education about how this program may translate to licensure in your state of residence.
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