History Minor-Secondary Education Curriculum

Minor Requirements:

1. At least four courses in United States history (12 hours)

At least four courses in United States history, including 6 hrs. at the 4000/5000-level 12 hours

2. Total of 21 hours in history

Total of 21 hrs. in history, including 9 hrs. at the 4000/5000-level and a maximum of 9 hrs. at the 1000/2000-level.

Cognate Requirements

1. One course in American literature (4 hours)

Recommended:

ENGL 2220 - Literatures and Cultures of the United States Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 2230 - Black American Literature Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 3200 - American Literature I Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3210 - American Literature II Credits: 3 hours

2. One approved course in the social sciences or humanities (3 to 4 hours)

(other than History) at the 300-level or above dealing with American culture or institutions

3. Students whose teaching major is outside the College of Arts and Sciences (3 hours)

must also complete

HIST 4940 - Teaching Methods for Secondary Schools Credits: 3 hours
(Secondary Methods)

Note:

All course work at the 3000-level or above in the minor and required electives must be completed within ten years of commencing a directed teaching assignment. Minors must have completed at least six hours of History in course work numbered 4200 through 5960 with grades of “B” or better to be approved by the department for directed teaching.