The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in Social Studies Education at BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development prepares future social studies teachers as intellectual and reflective practitioners committed to working in urban and suburban schools and with diverse student populations. You will learn teaching through inquiry, implementing a multicultural social studies curriculum, and working for social justice.
The MAT in Social Studies Education program fulfills the academic requirements for an initial teacher license in Massachusetts, which has reciprocity with most other states. This flexible master’s program can be completed in one year (summer included), and some courses can be taken online.
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The MAT in Social Studies Education program provides rigorous preparation for future teachers that includes authentic experiences working in schools and socials studies classrooms
Dates & Deadlines
Spring & Fall 2024
Aug 15, 2023
Application Open
Spring 2024 Semester
Dec 15, 2023
Application Deadline
Fall 2024 Semester
Jan 15, 2024
Deadline to Receive Priority Scholarship Consideration
Fall 2024 Semester
Aug 1, 2024
Application Closes
Featured Faculty
The full- and part-time faculty for the EdM in Social Studies Education are current and former social studies teachers, department chairs, and school leaders—and we’re here to share our decades of expertise in teaching and on-the-ground practice. We are committed to teaching for justice, consistent with BU Wheelock’s mission as a college.
Career Outcomes
With the MAT in Social Studies Education from BU Wheelock, you’ll discover a wealth of career options. The rigorous education you receive at Boston University will give you the solid foundation you need as an educator and leader.
- Civics teachers
- Psychology teachers
- AP Government and US History teachers
- Ancient civilizations teachers
- Curriculum specialist
- Humanities coordinator
More Information about the MAT in Social Studies Education
Field-Based Experiences
MAT students in the Social Studies Education program complete a pre-practicum and practicum in a school. The pre-practicum takes place one day a week in the fall semester, followed by a practicum in the spring that takes place every day.
Master’s Degree Program
If you already have your initial teaching license, but are seeking a graduate degree program that will advance your knowledge as a teacher and leader, explore BU Wheelock’s Master of Education (EdM).
Graduate Admissions
Connect with BU Wheelock to learn more about the MAT in Social Studies Education. Get information about application requirements and deadlines, as well as financial aid, and sign up for an information session.
Licensing Disclosure
BU Wheelock Educator Preparation Programs Licensing Disclosure provides information about BU Wheelock state approved programs and how the educational requirements compare with those in other states. Education students in licensure programs should review this resource and contact edlic@bu.edu with questions.
Background Checks
Students who are admitted into BU Wheelock routinely participate in field experiences as a part of their respective program curriculum and requirements. Most field sites require criminal background checks to determine students’ eligibility for participation. History of a criminal background may disqualify students from participating in these required experiences, which in turn may impede the successful completion of one’s degree program