Urban Teachers – Teacher Preparation in Secondary Social Studies
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Designed For
Designed for bachelor’s degree holders who want to earn a master’s degree and transition into a teaching career in social studies at the secondary level at an accelerated rate.
Career Objective
Graduates of this program are prepared to teach Social Studies to students in grades 7–12 using research-based and culturally responsive practices. The program builds strong instructional skills, content expertise and the ability to effectively engage students.
At a Glance
Program Starts: Summer
Priority Application Deadline:
December 15
Final Application Deadline:
May 1
Length of Program: 15 months
Schedule: Full time
Program Location: On campus
GRE Required? No
Accelerate Your Teaching Career in Social Studies
Combining intensive coursework with meaningful field experience, our program emphasizes practical teaching skills grounded in research and real-world application.
Students develop deep expertise in social studies instruction while learning to support student populations in urban school environments. The curriculum is designed to foster culturally responsive teaching practices, critical thinking and student engagement across history, government, economics and related disciplines.
You will earn:
- A Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction
- A Social Studies Secondary Education endorsement
- An English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement (optional)
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
Stephen Flynn
Program Details
Program Requirements
Course Sequence
Summer
Online, First Session, 6 Credit Hours
- EDC 387V Independent study OR EDC 385G Teaching and Learning Urban Context (TBA)
- EDC 387V Independent study OR GRADUATE course in SSE (TBA)
Fall
12 Credit Hours
- EDC 380R Educational Research & Design
- SED 380R Inclu/Disb/Div/Sec Sch
- EDU 331 Restorative Practices
- EDC 370S Advanced Methods in SS OR EDC 383 Instructional theory (TBA)
Spring
12 Credit Hours
- EDC 371/EDC 651 Student teaching practicum
- GRADUATE course in SSE (TBA)
Summer
Both Sessions, Credit Hours TBA
- 6 hours of graduate coursework determined by the program advisor
- 3 Credit Hours EDC 398R Master’s Report (if required)
Minimum 24 credit hours of graduate coursework required.
Background Check
School districts require all student teachers to successfully complete a criminal background check. Failure to pass the background check will cause an admission offer to be rescinded.
Certification Recommendation
Eligible students may be recommended for certification by our certification officer after successfully completing all teacher certification requirements, including the required Texas Education Agency-approved exams.
Faculty
Focuses on historical and contemporary issues and discourses concerning African American students in schools and society.
Accepting new students
Researches civic education, early childhood/elementary education, and teacher education to examine the role of relationships, community, and justice to make classrooms democratic and equitable spaces.
Dr. Salinas is a member of the Social Studies Education program area and is an affiliate faculty member in the Bilingual/Bicultural and the Cultural Studies in Education program areas. Her focus in the social studies includes critical historical inqu...
Additional Information
The application opens in early August. Apply and check MyStatus for updates.
