History, BA 9-12 Social Science Certification Preparation

103 credit hours

In addition to the education courses required for a minor in secondary education (Grades 9-12) students seeking secondary certification in Social Science must complete a Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Social Science.

Requirements

Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) Minor Coursework

37 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EDU 11110Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences

3

EDU 20200Psychology of Teaching and Learning

3

EDU 21501Teacher Education Seminar I

1

EDU 30710Content Literacy for Diverse Learners

3

EDU 32100Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology

3

EDU 34100Education of the Exceptional Child

3

EDU 34310Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences

3

EDU 38700Reading/Writing across Curriculum

3

EDU 40400Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning

3

EDU 41000Student Teaching

12

Oral Communications Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

COM 10500Group Dynamics and Effective Speaking

3

COM 11000Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3

SW 20000Intercultural Communication

3

Content Area Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

EDU 33542Secondary Methods of Teaching and Learning with Field Experience

3

History, BA

36 credit hours

Study what you love with the history major. Use the skills you learn to think critically, be an agile problem solver, and communicate complex ideas to a wide range of audiences. Earn a solid foundation in geography and American, European, and non-Western history. Focus on regions, time periods, or topics that are exciting to you. Our program opens doors to a variety of careers through personalized mentoring from award-winning faculty members, all of whom are ready to help prepare you to be a success. You’ll learn the art of thinking historically and understanding the world around you with all its engaging ideas and subtle differences. You’ll see the world and how you fit into it.

Requirements

Major Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 20100Historical Methods

3

HIST 48100Senior Seminar in History

3

Professional Preparation Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 30100Applied History

3-6

HIST 40100History Internship

3-6

Note: students majoring in HIST and completing the Minor in Secondary Education for Social Sciences certification may satisfy this requirement by completing EDU 41000 Student Teaching.

Non-Western Foundation Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 26000Modern Middle East History

3

HIST 26300History of Latin America

3

HIST 26400History of Asia

3

Diversity and Global Citizenship Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 24200History of Modern Europe

3

HIST 24400The Nazi State

3

HIST 24500History of the British Isles

3

HIST 26000Modern Middle East History

3

HIST 26300History of Latin America

3

HIST 26400History of Asia

3

Research Skills Seminar Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 32400The Growth of Modern America, 1877-1914

3

HIST 32500Social Movements in 20th Century America

3

U.S. Culture and Diversity Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 30200Public History

3

HIST 32000/AST 32000America: The Search for a More Perfect Union

3

HIST 32100The Origins of the United States to 1800

3

HIST 32200The Age of Jackson

3

HIST 32300The Civil War and Its Legacies

3

HIST 32400The Growth of Modern America, 1877-1914

3

HIST 32500Social Movements in 20th Century America

3

HIST 32600The United States in the Age of the Cold War

3

HIST 33100History of Gender in America

3

HIST 33200A Biography of the Constitution

3

HIST 33300The American West 1830-1960

3

HIST 33400History of Racism in America

3

Global Culture and Diversity Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 34200The Civilization of Industrialism

3

HIST 34300The Soviet Union and European Communism

3

HIST 36200Slavery and Capitalism across the Atlantic

3

HIST 36300Revolution in the Modern World

3

Elective Coursework

6 credit hours from any HIST course at or above the 30000-level.

Students pursuing grades 9-12 Social Science teaching certification must fill these elective credits by taking additional courses listed above under US Culture and Diversity Coursework.

1) Some relevant coursework from other disciplines (especially GEO, IR, and PS) may be accepted as substitute requirements with the permission of the program director.

2) Students interested in pursuing grades 9-12 Social Science teaching certification must also complete the Social Science minor as well as a minor in secondary education.

No duplication of coursework within the program is allowed.

Social Studies Minor

24 credit hours

This minor is recommended for students majoring in history who are seeking certification to teach social studies at the secondary level. See a history advisor about this minor.

Requirements

Social Studies Minor Coursework

15 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

ECON 23010Survey of Economics

3

PS 15500American Government: The Nation

3

PS 15600American Government: The States

3

PSY 10000Principles of Psychology

3

SOC 10200Basic Concepts of Sociology

3

Geography Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:

GEO 10100World Regional Geography

3

US Government Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

HIST 15500US Government: Politics and History

3

PS 15500American Government: The Nation

3

Elective Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

ECON 23020Principles of Microeconomics

3

ECON 23030Principles of Macroeconomics

3

ECON 33037Current Economic and Social Policy

3

ECON 33060History of Economic Thought

3

GEO 10300Human Geography

3

GEO 20000Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

3

IR 35000International Relations Theory

3

PS 20000Methods for Political Science

3

PS 31000Congress, the Presidency, and the Party System

3

SOC 30400The Sociology of Gender Roles

3

SOC 31800Race, Ethnicity, and Gender

3

SOC 42000Sociological Theory

3

Notes: (1) The total number of credit hours required for secondary education certification is dependent on the student’s major content area, as degree requirements in content areas vary.

(2) Students in secondary education (9-12) and K-12 certification programs must officially declare a minor in either secondary education (9-12) or education (K-12) in order to be recognized for the additional educational coursework completed.

(3) HIS or HIST special topics courses at or above the 30000-level may satisfy program distribution requirements at the discretion of the advisor.