Teacher Certification in Social Studies (8-12)
Students desiring to certify to teach Psychology in a public school, grades 8-12, will complete the Social Studies 8-12 composite, B.A. or B.S. degree, including
Degree Requirements
Required Courses:
| POLS 2315 | Comparative Political Systems | 3 |
| POLS 3325 | The American Executive | 3 |
| POLS 3326 | The Legislative Process | 3 |
| POLS 4316 | International Relations | 3 |
| SOCI 2316 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 3317 | American Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| BECO 2311 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BECO 2312 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| | 6 additional upper level hours in either Sociology, Political Science, Economics, or Psychology | |
This Social Studies composite must be accompanied by a History minor, including:
| HIST 1311 | Histry of World Civilizatns to 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 1312 | History of World Civiliztns sn 1500 | 3 |
| HIST 2311 | American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 2312 | American History since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 2340 | Historical Inquiry, Rsrch & Method | 3 |
| HIST 3313 | History of Texas | 3 |
| | US History elective | 3 |
| HIST | Elective | 3 |
In addition, students will need to fulfill general requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree and the certification requirements of the College of Education.
This option available for certification only.