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Degrees & Certifications

Teacher Certification

You may be certified as a secondary teacher of social studies after fulfilling all requirements for the B.A. with a major in political science and all requirements for teacher certification. A teaching minor in social studies is also available. Full information on teacher-certification requirements is available from the School of Education.

Prior to your junior year, the School of Education requires that you successfully complete EDUA F300, EDUC W200/M101, and EDUC K201 and the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) before admission to the teacher education program. The PRAXIS II Specialty Area Exam must be completed before or during the student-teaching semester, normally in your senior year.