As a Social Science major at Upper Iowa University you are part of the Teacher Education program, which is committed to preparing teachers who are well informed, reflective, professional, competent, and sensitive to the diverse needs of their pupils. You are provided with current, practical, applied knowledge and a variety of classroom experiences. The Teacher Education program is dedicated to the development of teachers with personal education philosophies and systems of beliefs that encourage a lifelong commitment to inquiry and excellence.

Learners preparing to teach Social Science areas in the secondary school will meet the requirements for a Social Science major to include requirements in specific endorsement areas. Learners must complete a minimum of 39 hour major including 15 credits in at least one of the following endorsement areas: American History, American Government, or Economics, Sociology*, or Psychology*. The learner must complete 15 semester credits in each area in which they seek licensure. See your academic advisor for clarification of these requirements.