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Social Studies
Endorsement Code: 2300
Note: Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice. All credits must appear on an accredited two- or four-year college or university transcript.
This endorsement authorizes the holder to teach social studies in all public schools. Social studies includes American history, European history, world history, government, political science, sociology, geography, anthropology, and economics.
Subject Matter Preparation
Credit Requirements
A minimum of 30 semester-hour credits in a coherent sequence in the subject field of social studies. Within the 30 semester-hour credits, the candidate must present a minimum of 15 semester-hour credits in history to include one course in American history and one course in world history. At least 12 of the 30 semester-hour credits must be at the advanced level of study (junior, senior or graduate level).
Coursework Examples Licensure Requirement
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Political science
- Sociology
The final determination as to which courses will be counted towards the subject matter is based on content standards found in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
Courses in pedagogy or education are not acceptable.