Master of Arts in Teaching High School Education (8-12) / Social Studies
Campbellsville University

Program Details

If you pursued a Social Studies field for your undergraduate major, you can transition to a teaching career in as little as one year with this online Master of Arts degree in Teaching High School Education. Classes prepare you to teach Social Studies to students in grades 8-12.

In this master’s in Secondary Education online, you will learn how to help students meet their college and career goals. You will study the cognitive, physical, and social-emotional aspects of children’s growth and development to better understand your students. This concentration includes 20 to 40 field hours of teaching Social Studies in middle and high schools.

Additional core courses explore topics such as:

  • Educational technology
  • Content literacy
  • Effective management skills for educators
  • Nature and needs of diverse populations
  • Assessment and intervention for students

Learning Pace

Institution-Paced

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Campbellsville University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Recommended GPA

2.75 or above (4.0 scale)

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s)

Additional Info

  • Applicants must have at least a bachelor’s degree in the field in which they wish to teach.