The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social Studies Education at The University of Texas at Austin focuses on research, theory, and teacher preparation, targeting the teaching and learning of social studies with attention to multicultural, linguistic, and diverse learning environments. The program offers a thesis option (30 credit hours) or a report option (33 credit hours) and is designed for practicing teachers with three years of teaching experience or those acquiring such experience. Students learn to develop engaging social studies curricula and deepen their understanding of issues such as race, class, citizenship, and cultural differences as they apply to U.S. public schools. The curriculum includes coursework in curriculum theory, research methods, multicultural education, and specialized topics in social studies education. 来源： https://education.utexas.edu/departments/curriculum-instruction/ci-programs/social-studies-education/