Social Studies (RX)

The typical course of study for the endorsement will include a distribution of courses from the areas of History, Political Science, Economics, Geography and Sociology, appropriate to teaching social studies in secondary schools. Particular attention will be given to depth of preparation as well as breadth.

Requirements for Completion of Endorsement

  1. Successful completion of the following coursework:
  2. Successful completion of the Social Studies Michigan Test for Teacher Certification. Registration is available on MTTC's website.


    History (15 credits)

    HIST 111 Introduction to Historical Study
    3
    HIST 100B Hist Surv: U.S. to 1877
    3
    HIST 100C Hist Surv: U.S. Since 1900
    3
    HIST 100D Hist Surv: World to 1500 (formerly HIST 115)
    3
    HIST 100E Hist Surv: World Since 1500 (formerly HIST 116)
    3


    Political Science (6 credits)

    PS 123 The American Political System
    3
    PS 262 State and Local Government: Politics/Public Policy
    3


    Economics (7 credits) Candidates will display coursework preparation (as indicated by course title and number) in at least the following economics areas: (ECON 125 and 200 and ECON 221 or 353)

    ECON 125 Introduction to Economics
    3
    ECON 221 Principles of Macroeconomics
    4


    Geography (6 credits)

    GEOG 101 Introduction to Physical Geography
    3
    GEOG 201 World Cultural/Regional Geography
    3


    Sociology (3 credits)

    SOC 111 Principles of Sociology (formerly SOC 211)
    3


  3. Total number of semester credit hours required: 37

Upon completion of all coursework requirements and the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification, the student must complete the appropriate endorsement application and submit it with a photocopy of the M.T.T.C. results to the SVSU Admissions and Certification Office for processing.