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- Academic Behavioral Strategist License, K-12
- Autism Spectrum Disorders License, B-21
- Communication Arts & Literature 5-12 (B.A.)
- Developmental Disabilities License, K-12
- Director of Special Education License
- Elementary Education K-6 Programs
- Emotional and Behavioral Disorders License, K-12
- K-12 Principal License
- Math Education 5-12 (B.A.)
- Communication Arts & Literature 5-8 Endorsement
- Mathematics 5-8 Endorsement
- Social Studies 5-8 Endorsement
- Music Education: Instrumental K-12 (B.Mus.Ed.)
- Music Education: Vocal K-12 (B.Mus.Ed.)
- Social Studies Education 5-12 (B.A.)
- Special Education Academic Behavioral Strategist K-12 (B.A.)
- Superintendent License
- Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning License
- Teaching License, Business Education 5-12
- Teaching License, Chemistry Emphasis 9-12
- Teaching License, Communication Arts & Literature 5-12
- Teaching License, General Science 5-8
- Teaching License, Life Science Emphasis 9-12
- Teaching License, Math Education 5-12
- Teaching License, Physics Emphasis 9-12
- Teaching License, Social Studies 5-12
- Teaching License, Teaching English/Second Language K-12
- Teaching License, Visual Arts K-12
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- Accounting and Finance
- Alcohol and Drug Counseling Certificate
- Communication Arts & Literature 5-8 Endorsement
- Communication Arts & Literature Education 5-12
- Counseling (M.A.)
- Elementary Education K-6 Programs
- Marriage and Family Therapy (M.A.)
- Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
- Math Education 5-12
- Mathematics 5-8 Endorsement
- Music Education: Instrumental K-12 (B.Mus.Ed.)
- Music Education: Vocal K-12, (B.Mus.Ed)
- Nurse-Midwifery (M.S.)
- Nursing (B.S.N.)
- Physician Assistant (M.S.)
- Post-Baccalaureate Nursing (B.S.N.)
- Social Studies 5-12
- Social Studies 5-8 Endorsement
- Social Work (B.A.)
- Social Work (B.S.W.)
- Special Education K-12 Academic Behavioral Strategist
- Special Education: ABS Concentration (B.A.)
- Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders Add-On License
- Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders License
- Special Education: Developmental Disabilities Add-On License
- Special Education: Developmental Disabilities License
- Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Add-on License
- Special Education: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders License
- Teacher Coordinator of Work-Based Learning License
- Teaching License: Business Education, Grades 5-12
- Teaching License: Communication Arts & Literature, Grades 5-12
- Teaching License: ESL, K-12
- Teaching License: General Science, Grades 5-8
- Teaching License: Mathematics, Grades 5-12
- Teaching License: Science, Chemistry Emphasis, Grades 9-12
- Teaching License: Science, Life Science Emphasis, Grades 9-12
- Teaching License: Science, Physics Emphasis, Grades 9-12
- Teaching License: Social Studies, Grades 5-12
- Teaching License: Visual Arts, Grades K-12
- Teaching English/Second Lang K-12
Social Studies 5-12
Academics Program Licensures Does My Program Meet Requirements for Licensure in My State?
| State | Meets Licensure Requirements | License Title | Board/Agency Contact | Last Reviewed |
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| Alabama | No | Professional Educator Certificate, General Social Science (6-12) | Alabama State Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Alaska | No | Initial Teacher Certificate, Social Science (Varies) | Alaska Department of Education & Early Development | Aug 6, 2025 |
| American Samoa | N/A - No License Title Found | None found | American Samoa Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Arizona | No | Standard Professional Certificate, Social Studies (Varies) | Arizona Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Arkansas | No | Provisional (for up to 3 years if exams/courses not completed) or Standard License, Social Studies - Secondary (7-12) | Arkansas Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| California | No | Preliminary Credential, Social Science (P-12) | California Commission on Teacher Credentialing | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Colorado | Yes | Initial License, Social Studies (7-12) | Colorado Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Connecticut | No | Initial Educator Certificate, History & Social Studies (4-12) | Connecticut State Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Delaware | No | Initial License, Secondary Social Studies Teacher Standard Certificate (9-12) | Delaware Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| District of Columbia | No | Standard Teacher Credential, Social Studies (7-12) | District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Federated States of Micronesia | N/A - No License Title Found | No subject-specific certifications found. See Notes for general certification requirements. | The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Teacher Certification Program | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Florida | No | Temporary Certificate (for 5 years to complete required FL exams) or Professional Certificate, Social Science (6-12) | Florida Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Georgia | No | 5-Year Induction Certificate, Secondary Social Studies (6-12) | Georgia Professional Standards Commission | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Guam | No | Initial Educator Certification, Social Studies (6-12) | Guam Commission for Educator Certification | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Hawaii | No | Provisional License, Social Studies (6-12) | Hawaii Teachers Standards Board | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Idaho | No | Standard Instructional Certificate or Interim Certificate (if ID coursework or exams needs to be completed), Social Studies (6-12) | Idaho State Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Illinois |
N/A - No License Title Found
They have 2 separate licenses. One for grades 6-8 and the second for grades 9-12. The term used is a secondary content endorsement |
None found, they have a required Teacher preparation license and then all content area spiecialies are called endorsements. The Professional Educator License (PEL) can be endorsed for various teaching areas, including social studies. To teach social studies, you need a PEL with a specific social studies endorsement. These endorsements typically allow you to teach in middle school (grades 5-8) or high school (grades 9-12). | Illinois State Board of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Indiana | N/A - No License Title Found | None found | Indiana Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Iowa |
Yes
Scope of license is different |
Initial Teaching License, All Social Sciences (5-12) | Iowa Board of Education Examiners | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Kansas | No | Initial Teacher License, History and Government (6-12) | Kansas State Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Kentucky | No | Provisional Certificate or Statement of Eligibility (if not employed), Secondary School-Social Studies (8-12) | Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Louisiana | No | Out-of-state Certificate, Social Studies (6-12) | Louisiana Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Maine | No | Professional Teacher Certificate, Secondary Teacher-Social Studies (6-12) | Maine Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Maryland | No | Initial Professional License (IPL), Social Studies (7-12) | Maryland State Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Massachusetts | No | Initial Teaching License (if SEI and MTLE exams completed) or Provisional Teaching License (if SEI not completed), Social Science (5-12) | Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Michigan | No | Standard Certificate, Social Science-Secondary (7-12) | Michigan Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Minnesota | Yes | Teacher License, Social Studies (5-12) | Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Mississippi | No | Five Year Educator License, Social Studies (7-12) | Mississippi Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Missouri | No | Initital Teacher Certificate, Secondary Education-Social Science (9-12) | Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Montana | N/A - No License Title Found | None found | Montana Office of Public Instruction | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Nebraska | No | Initial Teaching Certificate, Social Science (7-12) | Nebraska Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Nevada | No | Standard Teacher License or Non-Renewable/Provisional (if testing or coursework deficencies), Secondary-Social Studies (7-12) | State of Nevada Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| New Hampshire | No | Initial Certification, Social Studies (5-12) | New Hampshire Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| New Jersey | No | Instructional Certificate of Eligiblity, Social Studies (K-12) | State of New Jersey Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| New Mexico | No | Initial Teaching License, Secondary History (Social Studies) (7-12) | New Mexico Public Education Department | Aug 6, 2025 |
| New York | No | Conditional Initial (1 year) (if hold out-of-state license, edTPA not required) or Initial, Social Studies (7-12) | New York Office of Teaching Intiatives | Aug 6, 2025 |
| North Carolina | No | Initial Professional Educator License, Social Studies (9-12) | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | Aug 6, 2025 |
| North Dakota | No | Out-of-State Reciprocal or Other State Educator, Social Studies/Social Science (5-12 or 9-12) | North Dakota Education Standards and Practices Board | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Northern Mariana Islands | N/A - No License Title Found | None found | Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands State Board of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Ohio | No | Two Year Resident Educator, Integrated Social Studies (7-12) | Ohio Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Oklahoma | No | Standard Teaching Certificate, Social Studies (5-12) | Oklahoma State Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Oregon | No | Preliminary Teaching or Reciprocal Teaching (if OR exam requirements are not fulfilled), Social Studies (PreK-12) | Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania | No | Instructional Certificate, Social Studies (7-12) | Pennsylvania Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Puerto Rico | No | Teacher Certificate, Secondary: Social Studies (7-12) | Puerto Rico Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Republic of Palau | N/A - No License Title Found | None found | Republic of Palau Ministry of Education Division of Instructional Implementation and Teacher Training | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Republic of the Marshall Islands | N/A - No License Title Found | None found | Marshall Islands Public School System | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Rhode Island | No | Initial Certificate, Social Studies (7-12) | Rhode Island Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| South Carolina | No | Initial Educator Certificate, Social Studies (9-12) | South Carolina Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| South Dakota | No | Initial Certificate, Secondary Intermediate Social Science (5-12) | South Dakota Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Tennessee | N/A - No License Title Found | None found | Tennessee Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Texas | No | Out-of-State One Year Certificate (to complete exams) or Standard Certificate (if exams satisfied), Social Studies (6-12) | Texas Education Agency | Aug 6, 2025 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | No | Standard Certificate, Secondary Social Studies (7-12) | U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Utah | No | Professional License, Secondary, Social Studies Composite (9-12) | Utah State Board of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Vermont |
No
Curriculum comparison needed if graduate is not first licensed. |
Professional Educator License, Social Studies (7-12) | State of Vermont Agency of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Virginia | No | Initial Teacher License, History and Social Sciences (6-12) | Virginia Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Washington | No | Residency Teacher, Secondary, Social Studies (5-12) | Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction | Aug 6, 2025 |
| West Virginia | No | Professional Teaching Certificate, Social Studies (5-Adult) | West Virginia Department of Education | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Wisconsin |
Yes
Scope aligns differently |
Provisional Educator License, Middle and High School Social Studies (4-12) | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Wyoming | No | Standard Educator License, Social Studies (6-12) | Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board | Aug 6, 2025 |