Program Overview

Introduction to the TEACH Program

The TEACH Program is a combined degree program that brings together a Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LAS) undergraduate major with a graduate-level College of Education (COE) master's in Education Program. This program allows students to graduate with a BA or BS in their disciplinary major and a MEd in Education, along with State of Illinois Secondary Social Science licensure.

Program Structure

Students may apply to the TEACH Program during the spring of their junior year, provided they meet specific application criteria. These criteria include completion of at least 16 quarter credit hours at DePaul and a 3.0 GPA. Additionally, students must enroll in the Junior Year Experiential Learning course, TCH 320.

Junior Year Coursework

• TCH 320: Exploring Teaching in the Urban High School (4 undergraduate quarter hours, fulfills the Liberal Studies Program experiential learning requirement)

Undergraduate/Graduate Double-Counted Courses

Students are required to complete three 400-level courses that count toward both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. These courses include:

• TCH 402: Introduction to Middle Grades and Secondary Education (4 quarter hours)
• TCH 412: The Nature of History and the Social Sciences (4 quarter hours)
• TCH 422: Inquiry & Application in Developing History and Social Sciences Pedagogy (4 quarter hours) A grade of C or better is required for these courses.

Social Science Content Area Requirements

The following requirements are necessary for licensure and can be taken as part of the major, liberal studies, or open elective requirements:

• HST 298
• HST 299
• 3 United States History courses
• 2 Non-United States History courses
• 6 courses from the political science major
  • Economics (ECO 106 recommended)
  • Geography (GEO 101 recommended)
  • Psychology (PSY 105 recommended)
  • Sociology (SOC 101 recommended)
  • Anthropology (ANT 102 recommended) Grades of C or better are required for these courses to meet licensure requirements.

Master's Year and Licensure

The Master's year consists of teacher-preparation coursework, culminating in student teaching during the Spring quarter. Upon graduation and fulfillment of State of Illinois licensure requirements, which may include additional coursework in the student's major and related fields, students are eligible to be licensed to teach Social Sciences at the 5th-12th grade levels.

Program Governance and Faculty

This combined degree program is collaboratively developed and governed by faculty from the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences and the College of Education. It is taught by faculty from these units, ensuring a comprehensive and well-rounded education for students.