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

CIP: 131317

Requirements

Required Courses (24 hours)

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

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.