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MAT Social Studies Education

University of Iowa
Iowa City , United States
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Curriculum Design | Teacher Training
Area of study
Social Sciences | Education
Course Language
English
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Program Overview

Program Overview

The University of Iowa offers a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Social Studies Education, designed for individuals who have completed a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in history or a social science area and wish to become teachers. This program features advanced work in social studies content areas, courses required for licensure, and hands-on experience teaching in classrooms.


Program Requirements

For a complete list of requirements and courses, refer to the General Catalog. The program includes:


  • Advanced work in social studies content areas
  • Courses required for licensure
  • Hands-on experience teaching in classrooms

Teacher Education

The Teacher Education Program at the University of Iowa provides diverse experiences with supportive mentors to effectively prepare students for their future classrooms. The program includes:


  • Diverse experiences
  • Supportive mentors
  • Preparation for future classrooms

Admissions and Application

Students interested in the Social Studies Education program typically apply to the College of Education during the second semester of their sophomore year. Admission requirements include:


  • Admission to the University of Iowa
  • Completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of earned college credit before submitting the application
  • Documented completion of a 10-hour Pre-admission School Field Experience
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended with evidence of courses taken and grades earned
  • Two recommendations
  • An essay (no more than 500 words) on the topic: "Please describe on a personal and professional level why you want to be a teacher, and specifically in the particular program area to which you are applying."
  • A resume (doc, docx, pdf) of paid and/or volunteer work experience, including jobs, employers, and dates of employment
  • 9 s.h. in content-area courses with a minimum GPA of 3.00, as follows:
    • 3 s.h. coursework with prefix HIST
    • 6 s.h. of additional coursework with prefixes ANTH, ECON, GEOG, HIST, POLI, PSY, or SOC

Application Submission

To submit the application, go to the application portal and follow the provided directions. The application process includes:


  • Creating an account
  • Completing the application
  • Submitting the application
  • Receiving a notification from the Office of Student Services regarding the application status

Program Options

The University of Iowa offers the following program options:


  • MAT Social Studies Education
  • BA Social Studies Education
  • Licensure Only Social Studies Education
  • MA Social Studies Education
  • PhD Language, Literacy, and Social Studies Education

Academic Advisor

The academic advisor will help guide students through the requirements for degree completion.


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