Middle School Social Studies Minor

This minor is only available to Teacher Education majors. Students seeking Idaho’s Social Studies – Middle
Level (Grades 5-9) endorsement with their elementary or secondary certification must take coursework in
History, Geography, American Government, Political Science or Economics. Students must also pass the
Praxis II exam #5089: Middle School Social Studies. State of Idaho Teacher Certification requirements are
subject to change. Students should contact their Education Division advisor to ensure compliance with current
certification policies.

Program Requirements

ECON-201PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS3.00
ECON-202PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS3.00
ED-447TEACHING METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA2.00
GEOG-102INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY3.00
GEOG-380CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT3.00
HIST-101WORLD HISTORY I3.00
HIST-102WORLD HISTORY II3.00
HIST-111UNITED STATES HISTORY I3.00
HIST-112UNITED STATES HISTORY II3.00
POLS-101AMERICAN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT3.00
POLS-200SOCIAL AND POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY3.00
Total Credits32.00