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History Teaching, B.A.

History Teaching, B.A.

This is a sample plan of study with a suggested sequencing of classes for the major.  University electives may be applied to earn additional academic majors, minors, or certificates.  Students should regularly meet with their academic advisor to plan their specific semester schedule to include UNIFI/General Education program and/or university elective hours required.

Plan of Study Grid
Freshman
FallHour
HIST 1110 United States History to the Civil War and Emancipation 3
HIST 1210 Making the Modern World 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Spring
HIST 2011 Engaging Sources: (Topic) 3
HIST 1120 United States History since the Civil War and Emancipation 3
Educator Essentials Course 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 7
 Hours16
Sophomore
Fall
HIST 1010 Introduction to Historical Skills 3
HIST 1011 Field Experience: Public History 1
HIST 3110 Conflict and Justice in History: (Topic) 3
HIST 2000/3000 Course 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
Educator Essentials Course 3
 Hours16
Spring
EDUC 2486 Teaching Internship l: Social Studies and History 3
EDUC 2386 Teaching Methods l: Introduction to Teaching Social Studies 2
Educator Essentials Course 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
HIST 2000/3000 Course 3
History Electives 3
 Hours17
Junior
Fall
Educator Essentials Course 3
History Electives (include the "to 1600" requirement) 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 9
 Hours15
Spring
History Electives 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Senior
Fall
HIST 4000 Senior Seminar in Advanced Historical Skills 3
EDUC 3686/5686 Teaching Internship ll: Social Studies and History 2
EDUC 3586/5586 Teaching Methods ll: Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3
Educator Essentials Course 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours14
Spring
EDUC 4138 Secondary School Teaching 12
 Hours12
 Total Hours120