Regardless of major, all students seeking secondary teacher certification in History and the Social Sciences at Iowa State must complete the following courses:

General Education

• English 150:  Critical Thinking and Communication (3 cr. – previously Engl 104)
• English 250:  Oral, Written, Visual, and Electronic Composition (3 cr. – previously Engl 105)
• Psychology 230:  Developmental Psychology (3 cr.)
• Mathematics or Statistics (3 cr. minimum from approved LAS list)
• Natural Science (6 cr. minimum from approved LAS list)
• Sp Cm 212, Sp Cm 313, or Thtre 358 (3 cr.)

History & Social Sciences Core

• History 201:  Introduction to Western Civilization I (3 cr.)
• History 202:  Introduction to Western Civilization II (3 cr.)
• History 221:  Survey of United States History I (3 cr.)
• History 222:  Survey of United States History II (3 cr.)
• Political Science 215:  Introduction to American Government (3 cr.)
• One course in World Politics.  Choose from:  POL S 241, 251, 340, 341, 342, 343, 346, 349, 350, 356, 422, 430, 431, 440, 451, or 452 (3 cr.)

In addition, students pursuing teacher licensure must:

• Earn a grade of C or above in all History/Social Sciences content courses
• Maintain a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average
• Complete all professional and content requirements
• Complete a degree in either History or Political Science

Transfer Students, see:  Transfer Equivalency Guide

History content
Political Science Content
Curriculum and Instruction Requirements


Content Questions?  Contact:  Dr. Kevin Hill
Curriculum and Instruction Questions?  Contact:  Dr. Mimi Lee