Secondary Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure - Social Studies

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Department of Secondary, K-12 and Educational Technology

About the Program

Post-baccalaureate teacher licensure programs are designed to prepare students with a conferred bachelor’s degree for teacher licensure in Colorado. Admission requirements for post-baccalaureate students seeking licensure include evidence of having at least a conferred bachelor’s degree and all stated criteria for Formal Admission to the School of Education.

Students should meet with an advisor in the History department and the secondary/K-12 education department for detailed information on post-baccalaureate licensure in Social Studies. Faculty will review the transcript for completed coursework appropriate for the endorsement being sought. It may be necessary for a post-baccalaureate candidate to complete specified courses in the content area in addition to the teacher licensure coursework.

Secondary Education Post-Baccalaureate Licensure - Social Studies

Admission requirements for post-baccalaureate students seeking licensure include evidence of having at least a conferred bachelor’s degree, as well as the stated admission criteria. Students should see an advisor in the content/History department and the secondary/K-12 education department for detailed information on post-baccalaureate licensure in Social Studies. Faculty will review the transcript for completed coursework appropriate for the endorsement being sought. It may be necessary for a post-baccalaureate candidate to complete specified courses in the content area in addition to the teacher licensure coursework.

Content Knowledge Requirements:

The National Council for Social Studies Teachers requires the following Programmatic Standards - course(s) in:

U.S. History, World History (both Western and Non-Western)
Political Science
Economics
American History
History of Western World
History of Nonwestem World
Behavioral Science (Anthropology course is recommended)
Political Science (includes U.S. Government)
Geography (includes Cultural and Physical)
Social Studies Content Exam

Required Content Coursework in Social Studies

Student must complete at least 18 credit hours in social studies concentration area. The concentration area must include a minimum of 9 upper division credits. Approved courses (or the approved equivalent) in the following content areas are required. Meet with a History advisor to review transcripts and select classes as appropriate.

History
Political Science
Economics
Geography
Other social science courses

Licensure Core for Secondary Education - Post-Baccalaureate:

Foundations (21 credits)

CLD 3510 - Perspectives in Education for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners Credits: 3
EDS 3130 - Democratic Foundations of Education, Schooling, and Learning Credits: 3
EDS 3150 - Critical Sociocultural Lenses for Teachers Credits: 3
EDS 3170 - Building Humanizing and Culturally Sustaining School Ecosystems Credits: 3
EDT 3010 - Integrating Educational Technology into Teaching Credits: 3
MTH 1610 - Integrated Mathematics I Credits: 3
SED 3600 - Exceptional Learners in the Classroom Credits: 3

Methods and Student Teaching (23 credits)

EDS 3210 - Design of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 3
EDS 3240 - Field Experience: Curriculum Planning and Assessment in Secondary Schools Credits: 1
EDS 3280 - Disciplinary Literacy in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Schools Credits: 3
EDS 4290 - Student Teaching and Seminar: Secondary 7-12 Credits: 6,12
HIS 4010 - Methods of Teaching Social Science: Secondary School Credits: 3
HIS 4020 - Field Experience in Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools Credits: 1

Summary of Requirements

Content Courses for Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure	varies
Foundation Courses for Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure	21 credits
Methods Courses and Student Teaching for Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure	23 credits
Total for the Secondary Social Studies Teacher Licensure	44 or more credits