Teaching History
Social Studies Endorsement
The following endorsements are required for the UW Masters in Teaching program application; requirements for certification programs at other schools may vary. These endorsements are for teaching certification only and will not appear on transcripts or diplomas. The specific History courses listed here represent courses commonly offered through our department which fulfill endorsement requirements; other combinations of courses could meet these requirements. Undergraduates interested in pursuing an endorsement should consult with an advisor in the History Undergraduate Advising office in order choose the best course of action for them.
Please note: Undergraduates at the University of Washington who entered prior to Autumn 2007 may use the "old" (pre-2008) guidelines instead of these. This policy is in recognition of work they may have already done according to old guidelines; no other candidates may use old endorsement guidelines.
Transcript Evaluation for Endorsement
To complete the Social Studies Endorsement Evaluation portion of the Masters in Teaching program application, students need to make an appointment with the History Advising Offfice in 206A Smith. Students from other schools must provide us with transcripts from all colleges and universities (these can be unofficial transcripts). Please be prepared to provide offical descriptions of courses that may meet endorsement requirements.
60 credits total, including 35 in History, with a 2.5 in each course.
35 credits of History coursework, with a 2.5 in each course, including: |
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| Coursework in World Civilizations |
15 credits |
A combination of courses to cover the development of at least two civilizations on two different continents. Student must follow one civilization from its earliest origins until the very late 20 th century, and the other for at least 400 years. NOTE: Courses in U.S. History may not count towards this requirement |
United States History |
10 credits |
Coursework to cover the entirety of American history, including indigenous peoples; colonization; American Revolution; slavery; Civil War and Reconstruction; development of the West; emergence of the US as a world power; Cold War & international relations; US in the late 20 th century. NOTE: Must include 5 cr. Upper-Division |
Washington State and Pacific Northwest History |
5 credits |
Coursework that covers the key themes and eras in regional history including Northwest Coastal and Plateau tribes through 1889; immigration and settlement; emergence of Washington state, contemporary history. This is in addition to the 10 cr. of U.S. History required for the Social Studies endorsement. e.g. HSTAA 432 ORHSTAA 433 ORHSTAA 417 |
Coursework in Historical Methodology and/or Research |
5 credits |
Junior seminar (HIST 388) or senior seminar (HIST 494 or 498) |
25 CREDITS SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSES OUTSIDE HISTORY, |
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American Government |
5 credits |
Coursework which examines the core institutions and processes of American government, including its fundamental documents, the functions of international relations, American foreign policy, and the use of media as a means of influence. e.g. POLS 202; 303; 318; 319; 350; 351; 352; 353; 354; 355; 357; 360; 361 |
Geography |
5 credits |
Broad coursework which explores spatial interaction, including economic geography; urban, social, cultural and political geographies; society and nature relations; development studies, and GIS in the contexts of its social uses and data quality considerations. |
Economics |
5 credits |
Introduction to Macro- or Microeconomics e.g. ECON 100; 200; or 201 |
Anthropology, Sociology, or Psychology |
5 credits |
e.g. AIS 311 or312 , ARCHY 205; 303; 304; or 320 |
Social Science |
5 credits |
One additional Social Science course in any of the above areas outside History |
If you have questions about the endorsement requirements or would like the History department to review your transcripts for the endorsement, please contact an adviser.