Master of Arts in Teaching in History / Social Science
Program Overview The Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree is a graduate program designed for educators interested in increasing both their pedagogical understanding and their content knowledge in history and the social sciences. It is appropriate for middle and high school teachers, teacher leaders, curriculum specialists, and content administrators as well as those interested in focusing on history education at the elementary level, within the community college, or at museums and cultural institutions. A balanced program of advanced courses is provided in the College of Arts and Sciences and in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES). The M.A.T. may be pursued independently or may be sought in conjunction with a California Single Subject Teaching Credential. Students who are currently pursuing their teaching credential at SOLES can apply six units of credential coursework credit toward the M.A.T. degree.
Distinguishing Features • Balanced curriculum: An even balance of course requirements in the College of Arts and Sciences and SOLES allows students to deepen their understanding of both content and pedagogy. • Flexible program: Multiple elective course opportunities enable students to pursue their individual interests on a schedule that meets their needs. • Practical application: Courses emphasize practical classroom application of theory and research. Flexible course assignments allow students to tailor application to meet their interests and the needs of their classroom. • Research opportunities: Capstone seminar supports students in the design, implementation, analysis, and publication of original, classroom-focused, action research. Interested students are also encouraged to collaborate on faculty-led research agendas. • Personal attention: Small class sizes and ready access to faculty advisers in SOLES and the College of Arts and Sciences ensure personal attention and support for every student. • International experience: All graduate students at SOLES are required to participate in an international experience. Candidates in the M.A.T. program may take part in short- or long-term international experiences designed to enhance students’ learning and professional growth. • Vibrant learning community: Dynamic faculty, engaging courses, extraordinary students, and state-of-the-art facilities nurture professional growth within an exciting learning community. • Scholarships and financial aid are available through SOLES. For more information, please visit www.sandiego.edu/soles/financialaid.
Program Curriculum
Admission Requirements
The SOLES faculty enrich all programs and course offerings with the values,
While applicants are evaluated based on a holistic
concepts and themes that will help students become ethical, civic-minded and
method, the successful candidate for the program
committed leaders in their chosen fields. The M.A.T. in History/Social Science
must demonstrate his or her candidacy in the following
consists of 30 units taken in the following areas:
manner: • Submit the Graduate School Admission
Foundations of Education (9 units )
Application and Statement of Purpose online
EDUC 500
Research Design and Methodology
3 units
at www.sandiego.edu/admissions/graduate/
EDUC 580
Capstone Seminar
3 units
application.php. The Statement of Purpose should
EDUC 510
Cognition and Learning
3 units
explain reasons for seeking the degree, and other information that would assist the admissions
OR EDUC 513
3 units
Human Development
Electives in Education (6 units )
committee in its decision. Please include information on an applicant’s experience in working with children or adolescents in school or non-school settings.
The student and SOLES adviser select courses appropriate to the goals and experience level of the student. Suggested electives include but are not limited to:
• Submit all college/university transcripts. Applicants must submit one official sealed transcript from every
EDUC 511
Educational Reform
3 units
college or university attended. A minimum grade
EDUC 512
Measurement and Evaluation in Educational Settings
3 units
point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) is required in all
EDUC 535
Curriculum Design and Evaluation
3 units
undergraduate coursework.
EDUC 536
Curricular Innovations
3 units
• Submit three professional letters of recommendations
EDUC 538
Instructional Theories and Practices
3 units
from a current supervisor or a professor attesting to
Required Courses in History (6 units )
to teaching abilities. Please do not submit personal
HIST 500
Core Seminar in History
3 units
HIST 501
Teaching Seminar
3 units
Public History Seminar
3 units
OR HIST 502
both academic and personal skills and, if possible, recommendations. • Submit a resume.
Application Deadlines: Application deadlines vary by semester and students
Electives in History/Social Science (9 units )
should visit www.sandiego.edu/soles/admissions for
The student and College of Arts and Sciences adviser select courses appropriate
the most current deadlines.
to the goals and interests of the student. Possible electives include graduate courses in History, and Political Science and International Relations. Up to six units of upper division coursework may be taken in Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Ethnic Studies and/or Gender Studies.
Capstone Requirement Each candidate must complete a culminating action research project.
Contact Information For admissions and general program information:
For more information about the Master of Arts in Teaching:
Office of Outreach and Recruitment Phone: ( 619 ) 260-7988 E-mail: solesgrads@sandiego.edu
Heather Lattimer, Ed.D. Assistant Professor Phone: (619) 260-7616 E-mail: hlattimer@sandiego.edu
For more information, go to www.sandiego.edu/soles/admissions.