MA Social Science Certification and Exam Requirements

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Massachusetts Social Science Certification and Exam Requirements

In Massachusetts, completion of this program leads to a Provisional License in one of the following:  

History 5-12 
Social Science 5-12

Secondary Social Science Exams and Program Required Exams:

License	Exam Requirement
History, Grades 5-12	Massachusetts Content Exam: MTEL History (06) You must pass this exam in order to graduate from the program and be recommended for licensure. WGU Program Requirement: Praxis 5081, Social Studies: Content Knowledge You must pass this exam in order to graduate and be recommended for teacher certification.
Social Science, 5-12	Massachusetts Content Exam: MTEL Political Science/ Political Philosophy (48) You must pass this exam in order to graduate from the program and be recommended for licensure. WGU Graduation Requirement  Praxis 5081, Social Studies: Content Knowledge You must pass this exam in order to graduate and be recommended for teacher certification.

Visit these links for important information:

General Information About Licensing in Massachusetts

Registering for Praxis Exams
Submitting Exam Scores to WGU

Applying for your Massachusetts Teaching License

Sheltered English Immersion Teacher Endorsement

10/2018

Article Number: 19748, 2116