History/Social Sciences Teacher Licensure Requirements:

Major in Political Science
 
Students majoring in Political Science and seeking teacher licensure in History/Social Sciences must meet the following content and methodology requirements:

Complete an endorsement in American Government:

• Take POL S 215 and 12 credits from: 241, 251, 305, 306, 310, 344, 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 371, 381, 385, 406, 410, 413, 420, 421, 433, 453, 464.
• Earn a minimum grade of C in all content courses used for the endorsement.

• Choose one course from: POL S 241, 251, 340, 341, 342, 343, 346, 349, 350, 356, 422, 430, 431, 440, 451, or 452.
  For Political Science course descriptions see:
  www.iastate.edu/~catalog/2007-2009/courses/pols.html#200

• Earn a minimum grade of C in all History courses used for the endorsement.
  
• American History: It is recommended that students a mix of courses covering both Pre-1870 and Post-1870 U.S. History.
• Take HIST 221 and 222, and at least 9 additional credits of approved U.S. History from:
• Recommended (but not required) courses: 307, 351, 352, 353, 354, 355, 356, 360, 361, 386, 391(X), 450, 451, 462, 463, 464, 465, 466.
• Other courses that apply: 240, 345, 365, 366, 370, 380, 389, 453, 454, 455, 456, 458, 459, 460, 461, 468, 469, 470, 471, 472, 473, 488, 489.
• World History: It is recommended that students take a mix of courses covering such areas as Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
• Take HIST 201 and 202 and at least 9 additional credits of approved World History from:
• Recommended (but not required) courses: 304, 305, 325, 336, 337, 338, 340, 341, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 408, 410, 414, 417, 419, 420, 421, 422, 424, 425, 431, 441, 474, 479.
• Other courses that apply: 207, 245, 280, 281, 323, 339, 374, 376, 383, 388, 390, 427, 428, 429(X), 442.

• ENGL 150 (3 cr. – previously ENGL 104)
• ENGL 250 (3 cr. – previously ENGL 105)
  
• PSYCH 230 (3 cr.)
• MATH or STAT (3 cr.) from Human Sciences approved list. See: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu/generaleducation.php
• Natural Science (6 cr.) from Human Sciences approved list. See: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu/generaleducation.php
• SP CM 212, SP CM 313, or THTRE 358 (3cr.)
  
• HIST 201 (3 cr.)
• HIST 202 (3 cr.)
• HIST 221 (3 cr.)
• HIST 222 (3 cr.)
  
• Participate in an international experience, including international student teaching, course-related travel abroad, or volunteer work with an international program on campus.

• Maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher.
• Earn a minimum grade of C in all C I, SP ED, or HD FS courses.
  
• C I 202 (3 cr. – previously C I 201)
• C I 204 (3 cr.)
  
• C I 280L (0.5 cr.): Prerequisite for admission to UTEP.
• C I 219 (R cr.): Taken with C I 280L.
  
• Take the Praxis I (PPST) Exam. For information, see: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu/praxis.php
  
• Apply for admission to the University Teacher Education Program (UTEP) at least two semesters prior to student teaching. For information, see: www.teacher.hs.iastate.edu/admission.php

• C I 280A (1 cr.)
• C I 333 (3 cr.)
• SP ED 450 (3 cr.)
• C I 406 (3 cr.)
  
• C I 426 (3 cr.)
• C I 480A (1 cr.): Taken in conjunction with C I 426.
• C I 415 (R. cr.): Taken in conjunction with C I 426.
  
• C I 496 (3 cr.)
• C I 480A (1 cr.): Taken in conjunction with C I 496.
  
• C I 417A (16 cr.): Student Teaching (normally completed one's last semester).

For Curriculum and Instruction course descriptions, see:
www.iastate.edu/~catalog/2007-2009/courses/ci.html#200

Complete any and all additional courses to meet remaining College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Department of Political Science requirements for a bachelor's degree in Political Science. See Department of Political Science for details.

For further information, contact:
LAS/History degree requirements:
Dr. Kevin Hill (kdhill@iastate.edu or 294-7486)

Political Science degree requirements:
Ms. Dana Schumacher (dschumac@iastate.edu or 294-6198)

UTEP requirements:
Dr. Mimi Lee (mimilee@iastate.edu or 294-1483)