Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction - Social Studies/Social Education (36 Hours)

The Master’s Program in Curriculum & Instruction - Social StudiesSocial Education focuses on “powerful” teaching and learning of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It emphasizes education that is meaningful, integrated, challenging, value-based, and active. It also suggests a broader perspective that incorporates knowledge, skills, and dispositions that facilitate active citizenship and global perspectives. Additionally, Social Education includes:Democratic educationSocial justicecritical pedagogyPopular cultureCollaborative teaching and learning (partnerships with the larger community)Broader connections to lifelong learning

Official transcripts from all previous college/university work sent to the UH Graduate School.The College of Education requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6 for undergraduate coursework or over the last 60 credit hours of coursework.