Teaching + History

See program requirements for the History (MA)/Teaching (MAT) program.

The MAT curriculum combines theory with practice, including multicultural perspectives and teaching skills. Methods courses include related field experiences that allow students to observe and apply teaching strategies and techniques. Our courses address instructional strategies and materials for teaching reading and language arts, math, social studies, and science.

Additional courses explore developmental psychology and contemporary issues in education. We offer a Master of Arts in Teaching, with preparation for initial licensure in Elementary Education (grades 1-6) in Massachusetts. Dual degree students may pursue a 64-credit program with a 14-week full-time practicum, or a 70-credit program with a full-year internship. Some partnering schools and districts provide a stipend for Simmons teaching interns.

History students may choose from a wide range of elective offerings to focus their studies around a specific era or part of the world. However, most dual degree students select electives that align well with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and which will enhance their history and social studies subject matter knowledge as elementary school teachers.