Political Science (Social Studies) Teacher Certification

Program: Certification
Department of Political Science
College of Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts Building 209 ~ 260-481-6686 ~ ipfw.edu/political-science

You may be certified as a teacher of social studies after fulfilling all requirements for the B.A. with a major in political science and all requirements for teacher certification.  Full information on teacher certification requirements is available from the College of Education and Public Policy.

Prior to your junior year, the College of Education and Public Policy requires that you successfully complete EDUC F200/M101, EDUC W200/M101, and EDUC K306 and the Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) before admission to the teacher education program.  The PRAXIS II Specialty Area Exam must be completed before the student-teaching semester.