2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

History Education, Bachelor of Science

The history education major requires students to complete 45 credits in history and related social studies subject areas, and 47 credits of professional studies in education. This major leads to a bachelor of science degree.

History Specialization Requirements

Core Courses

HIST 101Western Civilization

3

HIST 202Eastern Civilization

3

HIST 215History Teaching Methods

3

HIST 304American History I

3

HIST 310Latin America

3

HIST 350Historical Methods

3

POLS 210American Government

3

PSYC 101General Psychology

3

SOCI 101Principles Of Sociology

3

SOCI 112Intro To Anthropology

3

ECON One Economics Course

3

GEOG One Geography Course

3

HIST Two upper division American History Courses

6

An Elective (HIST, POLS, or SOCI) Course

3

Required Professional Studies Courses

EDUC 101Introduction Educational Practice

3

EDUC 202Cultural Awareness in the Classroom

3

EDUC 280Exceptional Child

3

EDUC 282Educational Psychology Application

3

EDUC 316Read/Write Across Curriculums

3

EDUC 333The Learning Environment

3

EDUC 340Educational Measurement/Evaluation

3

EDUC 342Middle School Curriculum/Instruct

3

EDUC 400Early Professional Experience

1

EDUC 409Secondary Methods

3

EDUC 410Secondary Methods Clinical Practice

3

EDUC 421Student Teaching/Secondary

7 to 15

EDUC 428Secondary Programs Clinical Seminar

1

HISTORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit Required Credits
General Education (For B.S.)* 33
Major 45
Education 47
Elective 0
Total Credits to Earn Degree 125
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.