The Master of Arts (MA) in social science education is an advanced degree program for social science educators and other professionals seeking to expand their knowledge, skills and professional effectiveness working in current and emerging 21st century learning environments. The program aims to promote ongoing active reflection and participation as central principles for the development of informed citizens in a democratic society. Candidates in this program critically examine and explore foundational and contemporary issues that shape human interaction at the local, national and global levels. Candidates aim to become engaged as leaders and change agents; they learn to address emerging social, psychological, cultural, sociological, environmental, and educational issues. Throughout the program, creative thinking, innovative problem solving and critical inquiry are developed tools for making meaning of the social world. In keeping with Webster University’s mission, the social science MA program aims to transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. The following themes are explored in the MA social science education courses: * Global themes and issues in historical, modern, and contemporary societies * Historical trends and developments at the local, national and global levels. * Solving global problems, in such areas as poverty, educational disparity, prejudice and discrimination, war and violence, hunger and malnutrition, environmental degradation, and other social and human injustices.

Candidates in the MA social science education degree program will: * o Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the specialty areas of the field as derived from the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) Thematic Strands. o Engage in reflection, questioning and critical analysis of prevailing assumptions that have driven the conceptualization and teaching of social sciences. o Conceptualize, plan, implement and develop a scholarly research project or thesis that reflects original thought and practical knowledge which serves to advance the field of social science. o Demonstrate knowledge of and reflection on transformative aspects of cultural, linguistic and other forms of diversity.