History with Social Studies Teaching Certification for Grades 7-12
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History with Social Studies Teaching Certification for Grades 7-12
At 好色先生, our B.A. in History with Social Studies Teaching Certification for Grades 7-12 prepares you to teach the full range of Social Studies courses in Texas schools. You'll build expertise in U.S., Texas, and World History alongside geography, economics, and civics鈥攖aught by academic historians who design every course with future teachers in mind. Rigorous content. Real classrooms. Strong career outcomes.
Programs Offered
What You'll Do
- Design and teach lesson plans aligned to Texas standards (TEKS)
- Work with primary sources and digital tools used in real classrooms
- Complete fieldwork in local middle and high schools
- Build a professional teaching portfolio before graduation
- Participate in a full-year clinical teaching residency
Why Choose 好色先生's Social Studies Program?
Social Studies Teaching Certification for Grades 7-12 qualifies you to teach across the full range of Social Studies courses in Texas schools. Our graduates earn certification in all areas tested by the state (exam #232), preparing them for positions in history, government, economics, and geography. At no additional cost, students may also earn a Spanish biliterate certificate or an English as a Second Language (ESL) certification鈥攃redentials required by many South Texas districts鈥攆urther expanding their career opportunities and competitiveness in the job market.
Teacher-Tailored Content Courses
Our courses are designed specifically for future Social Studies teachers and taught by academic historians. You won't just learn historical content鈥攜ou'll learn how to teach it, with assignments and projects that connect directly to classroom practice.
Expert Faculty
- Dr. Valerie A. Mart铆nez (Texas and American History) teaches U.S. and regional history with an emphasis on inclusive, culturally responsive perspectives. View profile
- Dr. Christopher S. Rose (World History) infuses a global perspective into TEKS-aligned courses across ancient, modern, and contemporary eras. View profile
Extensive Classroom Experience
Students gain classroom experience early and often through structured fieldwork, including observing, co-planning, and teaching in diverse schools across multiple districts and grade levels.
Clinical Teaching Residency
In their final year, students complete a full-year clinical teaching residency, spending 70 full days in the classroom alongside experienced mentor teachers, so graduates enter their first teaching job with real classroom experience. A paid residency option is available through partnerships with local districts.
Learn more about the Clinical Teaching ResidencyA Commitment to Inclusive, Culturally Responsive Teaching
Our curriculum integrates Native, Mexican-American, African-American, and other underrepresented histories across U.S., Texas, and World History courses, and prepares you to teach diverse classrooms with rigor, relevance, and cultural awareness.
Graduates of 好色先生's program enter the profession prepared, credentialed, and ready to lead in today's Social Studies classrooms.
Scholarships & Career Pathways
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
好色先生 is one of only 10 programs in Texas selected for the Raising Texas Teachers initiative. The Charles Butt Scholarship provides up to $8,000 per year, renewable for four years, plus mentorship, training, and a statewide educator network.
Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring TeachersOur graduates teach across Texas and have advanced to M.A. and Ph.D. programs, including 好色先生's own Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).
Certification Exam Pass Rates
Our candidates have maintained 88-100% pass rates on the certification exam over the past five years.
Understanding the Texas Educator Workforce
As required by , the Texas Education Agency provides updated information on teacher shortages and workforce trends. Use the links below to explore data on teacher demand, job openings, and loan forgiveness opportunities:
- (also includes Loan Forgiveness for Teachers)
Student Organizations & Professional Development
好色先生 students have access to student-led organizations that advocate for education, offer networking opportunities, and provide community engagement and professional development:
- Bilingual Education Student Organization (BESO)
Supports bilingual and bicultural education through advocacy, networking, and professional development. - Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)
A statewide organization designed to help students explore the teaching profession, develop leadership skills, and engage in service-oriented projects.
By joining these organizations, students connect with like-minded peers, attend regional and national conferences, and gain practical experience through community service initiatives.