Master of Education in Secondary Education, Social Studies Education
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree with a specialty area in social studies requires 36 semester credit hours. Candidates must complete a minimum of 18 hours in the social studies specialty, the professional education core (12 hours), and secondary education electives (6 hours). A written comprehensive examination in the general science specialization and the professional education core and/or electives is required. Advanced candidates seeking licensure must also complete the SOE portfolio, courses in Behavior Management and Arkansas History, and the student teaching experience.
