Social Studies Certification, 24 hours: B.S.Ed., Major in Middle School (Certifies Grades 5-9)

Location(s): On Campus

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CIP: 131317

Requirements

Required Courses (24 hours)

HUM 26103 - Western Civilization II: 1500 to the Present Credit Hours: 3
OR
HUM 26203 - Patterns in World Societies Since 1500 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 33155 - The United States to 1877 Credit Hours: 3
OR
HIST 33156 - The United States since 1877 Credit Hours: 3
Select two courses in History numbered 33300 and above Credit Hours: 6
POLS 34321 - State and Local Politics Credit Hours: 3
GEOG 32101 - Introduction to Geography Credit Hours: 3
ECON 52150 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
SOC 35101 - General Sociology Credit Hours: 3

Note:

HUM 26103 , HUM 26203 , HIST 33155 , and HIST 33156 can be used to fulfill Northwest Core Requirements but only count once toward the total hours needed for graduation.

Professional Education Requirements

See Middle School Education Program Requirements

Students must take HIST 33480 - Methods in Secondary School Social Studies as part of their professional education requirements.

This certification, when completed under the B.S.Ed. Middle School Program, will meet the Missouri teacher certification standards for Social Science grades 5-9. Primary advisement for Middle School Certification is provided by the School of Education . Please also seek a secondary advisor from the content area.