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 11110 | Orientation to Educational Experiences with Field Experiences | 3 |
| EDU 20200 | Psychology of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDU 21501 | Teacher Education Seminar I | 1 |
| EDU 30710 | Content Literacy for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDU 32100 | Middle/High School Classroom Teaching and Technology | 3 |
| EDU 34100 | Education of the Exceptional Child | 3 |
| EDU 34310 | Middle/High School Differentiation and Classroom Management with Field Experiences | 3 |
| EDU 38700 | Reading/Writing across Curriculum | 3 |
| EDU 40400 | Advanced Measurement and Evaluation to Enhance Learning | 3 |
| EDU 41000 | Student Teaching | 12 |
Oral Communications Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Content Area Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:
| EDU 33500 | Secondary Methods of Teaching Social Studies | 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:
Professional Preparation Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
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:
Diversity and Global Citizenship Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Research Skills Seminar Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
| HIST 32400 | The Growth of Modern America, 1877-1914 | 3 |
| HIST 32500 | Social Movements in 20th Century America | 3 |
U.S. Culture and Diversity Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Global Culture and Diversity Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
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:
Geography Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
US Government Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
Elective Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
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.