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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
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 12
 Hours15
Spring
HIST 1120 United States History since the Civil War and Emancipation 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 13
 Hours16
Sophomore
Fall
HIST 1210 Making the Modern World 3
HIST 1010 Introduction to Historical Skills 3
HIST 1011 Field Experience: Public History 1
TEACHING 2017 Level 1 Field Experience: Exploring Teaching 1
EDPSYCH 2030 Dynamics of Human Development 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 5
 Hours16
Spring
SPED 3150 Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners in Classrooms 2
SOCSCIED 2190 Introduction to Teaching Social Studies 1
LRNTECH 1031 Educational Technology and Design 3
History Electives 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours15
Junior
Fall
TEACHING 3128 Level 2 Field Experience: Lesson Planning and Instruction 1
EDPSYCH 3148 Learning and Motivation in Classroom Contexts 3
MEASRES 3150 Classroom Assessment 2
History Electives (include the "to 1600" requirement) 6
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 3
 Hours15
Spring
SOCFOUND 3119 Schools and American Society 3
HIST 4000 Senior Seminar in Advanced Historical Skills 3
History Electives 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 7
 Hours16
Senior
Fall
TEACHING 4170/5170 Human Relations: Awareness and Application 3
SOCSCIED 4190 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3
History Electives 3
UNIFI/General Education or University Electives 6
 Hours15
Spring
TEACHING 3138 Secondary School Teaching 12
 Hours12
 Total Hours120