5-8 Social Studies Endorsement

State Testing Requirements

• MTLE: Middle Level Social Studies 5-8 (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.

• GED 7815 - Schools and Society
• GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
• GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
• GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
• GED 7872 - Exceptionality

Remaining Pedagogy Requirements - Additional License, 5-8

• GED 7871 - Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School 5-12
• GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
• GED 7990 - Advanced Practicum

Methods Requirements - Social Studies

• GED 7858 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part I
• GED 7873 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part II

Content Requirements - 5-8 Social Studies

• ANTH 1160 - Introduction to Anthropology
• HIST 1310 - Introduction to United States History: 1865-Present
• HIST 3000 - Workshop in History
• PSCI 1110 - American Government and Politics
• One course in Human Geography (not offered at Hamline)

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.