History Major-Secondary Education Curriculum

The secondary teacher preparation program complies with Guidelines for the Certification of Teachers of History established by the American Historical Association.

1. Minimum of 36 hours in history selected from categories listed below.

2. Minimum grade of “C” in all course work required for the major, including required cognates.

3. Completion of 12 credit hours of required cognates.

4. All course work at the 3000/4000-level must be completed within 10 years of intern teaching.

5. At least one approved history course (3 hours) exploring diversity in U.S. society. Select from: HIST 3160, 3260, 3280, 3191, 3251, 3265, or 3285. Some 4000-level baccalaureate writing course may meet this requirement.

6. At least two (6 hours) “writing-intensive” courses at the 3000-level. (See the list below.)

7. With permission of the advisor, students may substitute advanced level (4000-level) history courses for intermediate level (3000-level) courses in the same topical area, providing the student has the appropriate prerequisite.

Major Requirements:

2. Intermediate level history courses

15 credit hours including 6 hours of writing-intensive courses. The prerequisite for the writing-intensive courses is HIST 2900 or instructor approval.

3000-level ANY AREA Credits: 3 hours
3000-level Africa, Asia, Latin American, Middle East Credits: 3 hours
3000-level European/General Credits: 3 hours
3000-level U.S. Credits: 3 hours
3000-level U.S. Credits: 3 hours

3. Advanced level history courses (9 hours)

All 4000-level U.S., Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East and European history courses meet the baccalaureate-level writing requirement. The prerequisite for 4000-level courses are one 3000-level writing intensive course or instructor approval.

4000-level U.S. Credits: 3 hours
4000-level Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East, or Europe Credits: 3 hours
HIST 4940 - Teaching Methods for Secondary Schools Credits: 3 hours

Additional Requirements

In addition to the history major, students must complete the following cognate requirements:

1. One approved course in literature

Select from

ENGL 1120 - Literary Classics Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 2220 - Literatures and Cultures of the United States Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 2230 - African American Literature Credits: 4 hours
ENGL 3120 - Western World Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3130 - Asian Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3140 - African Literature Credits: 3 hours
ENGL 3150 - The English Bible as Literature Credits: 3 hours

2. One approved course in economics

Select either

ECON 2010 - Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3 hours
or
ECON 2020 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 hours

3. One approved course in geography

Select from

GEOG 1020 - World Geography Through Media and Maps Credits: 3 hours
GEOG 1050 - Physical Geography Credits: 4 hours
or
GEOG 2050 - Human Geography Credits: 3 hours

4. Two approved courses in political science

Select

PSCI 2000 - National Government Credits: 3 hours
And either
PSCI 2400 - Comparative Politics Credits: 3 hours
or
PSCI 2500 - International Relations Credits: 4 hours

Minor

History majors in the Secondary Education Curriculum must select a minor from the list of Approved Minors designated by the College of Education.

History Major-Secondary Education Curriculum

Major Requirements:

1. Introductory level history courses (12 hours)

Either:

Either:

Either:

2. Intermediate level history courses

3. Advanced level history courses (9 hours)

Additional Requirements

1. One approved course in literature

2. One approved course in economics

3. One approved course in geography

4. Two approved courses in political science

Minor