Certification to Teach Social Studies
Students seeking initial certification as a 7-12 social studies teacher in New York can major in anthropology. In addition to completing the certification minor in education, students majoring in anthropology must also take:
- History 102 (The 20th-Century World),
- 103 (Development of the United States: 1607 to 1877),
- 104 (Development of the United States: 1878 to present);
- one economics course (Economics 100-Introduction to Economics-is recommended if only one course is taken);
- one government course (Government 103-Introduction to American Politics-is recommended if only one course is taken);
- and at least two courses in the major that illuminate U.S. and/or world history and geography.
Students are also encouraged to take courses in other social sciences and area studies to round out their preparation for teaching social studies.
Anthropology majors intending to complete student teaching in the University’s Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification Program after graduation must complete the educational studies minor in education (or its equivalent) as undergraduates and all of the social science requirements listed above (or their equivalents). Consult the education section of this Catalog and/or speak to the coordinator of the teacher education program in the education department as early as possible.
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