Methodist University - History and Teacher Certification

Teacher Certification

Requirements for Licensure

The requirements for licensure in Social Studies at Methodist University involve courses in History, other Social Sciences, and Education. Methodist University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. For more information about Teacher Certification with a History major, contact

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History with Licensure in Social Studies:

Requirements for the major: 30 s.h. in history at the 200 level or above, including 201, 202, 210 and 455

Requirements for licensure in Social Studies (9-12): Completion of the requirements for a History major. The following elective courses are recommended within the History Major, but not required: HIS 103, HIS 301, 305, 362, and 411. Licensure students must also take: ECO 261 or 262, Geo 252, PSC 151, SOC 151 or SOC 256, and three more semester hours from any social science besides history (for example, economics, political science, psychology, or sociology)

Education requirements: : EDU 200, 240, 242, 251, 330, 342, 407, 412, 420, 421; SPE 255.

Majors must also pass the Praxis I exam and Specialty Area exam, and fulfill all other requirements for entry and completion of the teacher education program.

Department of History