Northern Illinois University

Department of History

Endorsements

Non-Social Science Disciplines and Certification Areas

This information applies to students who are completing a certification program in a discipline other than a social science area.

For those students who wish to get an endorsement in a social science but are enrolled in a non-social science program, you take 18 hours of coursework for a Middle School endorsement in Social Sciences or 24 hours for an endorsement in one of the seven disciplines for a High School endorsement. 

Please view the links below regarding coursework that students should take for MS and by discipline for HS.

Students seeking an endorsement in History or a Social Science should also consult with our program Advisor and/or Coordinator.

Middle School Social Science Coursework for Endorsement

Anthropology/Sociology

Economics

Geography

History

Political Science

Psychology