5-12 Social Studies

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State Testing Requirements

MTLE: Social Studies 5-12 (sub test 1 and sub test 2)

The above assumes you have a valid Minnesota full-time license, exempting you from the basic skills and pedagogy test requirements.

Pedagogy Requirements Satisfied by MN Teaching License

These requirements are deemed as satisfied by a valid Minnesota full-time teaching license.

Remaining Pedagogy Requirements - Additional License, Secondary

Methods Requirements - Social Studies

Content Requirements - Social Studies

ANTH 1160 - Introduction to Anthropology
ECON 1310 - Microeconomic Analysis
ECON 1320 - Macroeconomic Analysis
HIST 1310 - Introduction to United States History: 1865-Present
HIST 3XXX - History course numbered above 3010
HIST XXXX - Non-Western History course
PSCI 1110 - American Government and Politics
PSY 1330 - General Psychology
SOC 1110 - Introduction to Sociological Thinking
One course in Human Geography or World Geography (not offered at Hamline)

Concentration Courses

Six courses in one concentration area from one of the subject areas listed above. At least one of the six courses must be at the 5000 level and at least one must be at the 3000 level. This concentration must also include the methodology course in the discipline from among the options below.

Note: Courses listed above are counted toward the concentration area.

Methodology Course

Choose the course that matches the concentration area.

Additional Licensure Notes

There is a 7-year limit for students to complete licensure requirements, including passing advanced practicum and applying for the Minnesota teaching license.
Additional license candidates are not eligible for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Ask your advisor about options for advanced degrees or other continuing education at Hamline.