History Social Studies Teaching, BA

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This major satisfies the endorsements for history and social studies. This major is designed for students in the secondary Teacher Training Program. Students taking this major are required to apply to the Teacher Certification Program and complete the Professional Education Program requirements offered through the Department of Educational Foundations and Curriculum.

Required Courses

HIST 301 - Pacific Northwest History Credits: (5)
HIST 302 - Historical Methods Credits: (5) (Students must earn a minimum grade of C as a major requirement)
HIST 421 - Methods and Materials in the Social Studies, Secondary Credits: (5)
(Prior completion of EFC 340 recommended. Students must be admitted to the Teacher Preparation Program prior to enrolling in this course).
HIST 481 - Senior Thesis Credits: (4) (Students must earn a minimum grade of C as a major requirement)
POSC 210 - American Politics Credits: (5)

Select from the following - Credits: 20

HIST 101 - World History to 1500 Credits: (5) (Western civilization may be substituted)
HIST 102 - World History: 1500-1815 Credits: (5) (Western civilization may be substituted)
HIST 103 - World History Since 1815 Credits: (5) (Western civilization may be substituted)
HIST 143 - United States History to 1865 Credits: (5)
HIST 144 - United States History Since 1865 Credits: (5)

Select from the following - Credits: 15

Upper-division U.S. History Credits: (5)
Upper-division European History Credits: (5)
Upper-division African, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Latin American History Credits: (5)

Total Credits: 77-79

Professional Education Program Credits: 50

Professional Education Program

Total Credits: 127-129

College and Department Information

History Department
College of Arts and Humanities

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