Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Social Studies MS

Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction

Is this program right for you?

Want to help students become informed, active citizens in our diverse world? Become a social studies teacher! Effective teachers are passionate, engage with current events, and foster meaningful discussions. Our program prepares you to transform learning and inspire thoughtful, responsible citizens.

Our program is suitable for people looking to move into the teaching profession
In just two summers and one academic year, gain experience in educational theory, engaging students and translating your studies into curriculum
You proceed through the program as a cohort, so you are surrounded by peers and faculty to support you
Students are eligible to participate in the Wisconsin Teacher Pledge

Education that works for you

In just 14 months, become certified to teach high school and middle school social studies, and ready to enrich your life, your classroom and your community.

Program type

Master’s degree

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Degree awarded

Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction

Commitment

14 months

Tuition

Resident: $670.47 per credit
Nonresident: $1,503.40 per credit

Format

Accelerated

Face-to-face

Credits

51 graduate credits

Admission terms

Program admits for summer term

Offered by

School of Education

STEM opt eligible

Supports F-1 Visa

Yes

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Application deadlines

Summer 2025

Deadline: June 1, 2025

Summer 2026

Priority deadline: January 15, 2026
Deadline: June 1, 2026

Summer 2027

Priority deadline: January 15, 2027
Deadline: June 1, 2027

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Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Social Studies MS

$61,800

Average market salary in 2021

Job titles

High school teacher
Middle school teacher

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5%

Projected growth from 2020-2030 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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What you’ll learn

The Curriculum & Instruction: Secondary Education Social Studies MS program prepares you to be a successful secondary educator. You’ll delve into practical methods for classroom management, inclusive education, and ESL instruction, while gaining a solid understanding of education policy through coursework and fieldwork.

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