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MSSE SOCIAL STUDIES
Prerequisite Evaluation Form
A minimum of 36 semester credits in Social Studies, the equivalent of a major, is required. A minimum grade point
average of 3.0 overall and in Social Studies is expected. Applicants must provide evidence of satisfying the New
York State Education World Language Requirement which is outlined on the last page of this form. As part of your
application to the Master of Science in Secondary Education Program, please complete this form to the best of your
ability and include it with your application.
The courses listed below are examples of the kinds of courses that would fulfill the requirements drawn from the
Undergraduate Bulletin at the University at Albany. These courses or their equivalents should be a minimum of 3
credits each unless otherwise noted. A minimum of 18 of the 36 credits should be completed at or above the 300
level with at least one three-credit course at or above the 400 level. In some cases, applicants are admitted with
deficiencies in their prerequisites which they are required to fulfill before completing the program.
Required Social Studies Courses
(36 credits)
Your Equivalent – Include
Course Title and Description
American History (6 cr.)
Examples:
A His 311 History of American Foreign Policy I
A His 313 Constitutional History of the
United States
European History (6 cr.)
Examples:
A His 352 History of Eastern Europe I
A His 356 The World at War, 1939-45
Economics (6 cr.)
Examples:
A Eco 110 Principles of Economics I:
Microeconomics
A Eco 111 Principles of Economics II:
Macroeconomics
Geography (6 cr.)
Examples:
A Gog 101 Introduction to the Physical
Environment
A Gog 102 Place, Space, and Landscape
Two courses each from TWO of the
following areas (12 cr.)
Anthropology (6 cr.)
Political Science (6 cr.)
Psychology (6 cr.)
Sociology (6 cr.)
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Grade
Completion
Date
Institution
# of
Credits
Overall Grade Point Average
Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Your overall GPA: ___________ (out of 4.0 = A)
Social Studies Grade Point Average
GPA of 3.0 or higher in Social Studies courses. Your Social Studies GPA: ___________ (out of 4.0 = A)
Foreign or World Language Courses (6 credits or the equivalent)
One of these World Language requirements:
a. Two college semesters of a world language other than English with a grade of C or better. Submit college transcript(s).
OR
b. NYS Regents examination in a world language other than English with a score of 85 or higher. Submit high school
transcript.
World Language Requirement
(6 Credits)
Include Course Title
And Description
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Grade
Completion
Date
Institution
# of
Credits