Criteria for Becoming an Social Studies Teacher:

In order to teach Social Studies at the middle and high school levels, the preparation must be equivalent to a major (at least 50 quarter credits/ 33 semester credits) in social studies related disciplines, with a majority of the coursework in history.Preparation should include courses in a combination of the following areas:
  • U.S. history (full sequence recommended)
  • World history (full sequence recommended)
  • Geography – cultural and physical
  • Political science- especially American government
  • Economics- especially micro- and macroeconomics

Please note that these are guidelines only and that a transcript review and advising are needed to ensure that you will meet the requirements. For advising related to preparation for Biology teaching, please contact:

Kristin Johnson
Zabel Hall #227
541-962-3529
kristin.johnson@eou.edu