Secondary Education B.A. with a Concentration in History

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Dual majors in Secondary Education in History and History are available. Students should consult with their advisor.

Curriculum

Recommended Schedule

A recommended course sequence for Secondary Education B.A with a Concentration in History is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.

College Core Curriculum (31-45)

English (3-8 credits)

Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum

Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)

Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum

Mathematics (3-5 credits)

Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum

Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)

Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum

Fine Arts (3 credits)

Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum

Humanities (6 credits)

EDU 250Foundations of Education

3.00

Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum

3.00

Constitution (3-6 credits)

Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum

Cultural Diversity (3 credits)

Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum

Additional Major Requirements (9 credits)

Social Sciences (9 credits)

Secondary education students must take a course in ECON, PSC and GEOG (Cultural Geography recommended).

Major Requirements (78-80)

Required Courses (12 credits)

HIST 101US History to 1877

3.00

HIST 102US History Since 1877

3.00

HIST 251Historical Investigation

3.00

HIST 499Senior Seminar in History

3.00

Additional History requirement (24 credits)

  1. At least eighteen (18) credits total must be at the 300-level or above. Courses must be approved by the history advisor
  2. From these 24 credits, at least nine (9) must be selected from courses that fulfill either of the following requirements. Three (3) credits must be completed in category a and three (3) credits must be completed in category b :
    1. primarily emphasize cultural/ethnic studies and social diversity within the United States (e.g. Latinos in the American West, African American History, US Women's History, etc.)
    2. primarily focus on non-European and world history (e.g. African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American history)
Approved classes for category a:
HIST 320Hispanic Culture in the US

3.00

HIST 418American Indian Relations

3.00

HIST 424Role of Religion in US Culture

3.00

HIST 432History of Women in the US

3.00

HIST 433African-American History

3.00

HIST 436Nazi Holocaust from American Perspective

3.00

HIST 444Latinos in the American West

3.00

Approved classes for category b:
HIST 211History of East Asia I

3.00

HIST 212History of East Asia II

3.00

HIST 449History of Japan

3.00

HIST 450Modern Chinese History

3.00

HIST 470History of Mexico

3.00

HIST 478Middle Eastern Studies

3.00

Secondary Education Courses (42-44 credits)

EDU 163Praxis Core for Educators Literacy Lab

1.00

EDU 164Praxis Core for Educators Mathematics Lab

1.00

EDRL 471Theory and Practice for Academic English Language Development

3.00

EDSC 325Differentiated Instruction and Assessment for Diverse Learners

3.00

EDSP 411Student with Disabilities in General Education Settings

3.00

EDSP 432Parent Involvement and Family Engagement for Students with/without Disabilities

3.00

PSY 307Principles of Educational Psychology

3.00

*EDU 163: The Praxis Core Literacy Lab will be waived for students who produce passing scores for both the reading and writing exams.
*EDU 164: The Praxis Core Mathematics Lab will be waived for students who produce a passing score for the mathematics exam.
Select one course from the following:
EDU 214Preparing Teachers to Use Technology

3.00

EDUC 399Foundations of Educational Technology

3.00

The following courses require program admission:
EDRL 451BContent Area Literacy Secondary

3.00

EDRL 474Methods and Curriculum for Teaching English Language

3.00

EDRL 475Assessment and Evaluation English Language Learners

3.00

EDRL 477Policies, Critical Issues and Best Practices for ELLS - Practicum

3.00

EDSC 473Teaching Secondary Social Studies

3.00

EDSC 483Secondary Supervised Teaching Internship

9.00-12.00

Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education with a concentration in History

College Core Curriculum

31-45

Additional Major Requirements

9

Major Requirements

78-80

Electives

 0-2

Total Credits

120