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Political Science/Political Philosophy (48)

The Political Science/Political Philosophy (48) test has retired.

The History/Social Science (73) test will be used for the Social Science 5–12 license when it is available beginning in early 2023. For information about licensure, visit the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, MTEL website.

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Political Science/Political Philosophy

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