History Teaching Major, B.S.

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The History program is committed to preparing undergraduate students to understand their historical and cultural heritage. It supports the University’s mission by emphasizing excellence in teaching with courses grounded in the liberal arts and sciences tradition, a curriculum designed to foster knowledge of human cultures and instill intellectual and practical skills involving inquiry and analysis, critical thinking, written and oral communication, teamwork, and problem solving. The history discipline supports the General Education program at the University. In cooperation with the College of Education and Human Performance, the department prepares students for teaching careers in elementary and secondary schools, and it works to qualify majors for graduate study and advanced administrative specialization. In keeping with the University’s mission, the program emphasizes personal and social responsibility by requiring students to complete projects involving civic engagement, experiential learning, and service learning that elevate students’ civic knowledge, intercultural competence, and ethical reasoning, experiences that together provide foundations for engaged citizens and lifelong learning.

Notes

History majors may be recommended for a state of Utah teaching licensure in the secondary schools by earning a bachelor’s degree. Students interested in teaching are required to take SOSC 4900 and SOSC 4980 and complete the sequence of professional education courses offered through the College of Education and Human Performance.
No more than 15 lower division (1000 and/or 2000 level) credits will be accepted towards the History Teaching major.
No grade below a C- will be accepted.
This list identifies the History major credits and courses necessary to complete the History Major portion of an undergraduate History Teaching Degree at SUU. The SUU College of Education and Human Performance requires additional courses and credits in order to complete the education/licensure portion of this major.

General Education Requirement (32-36 Credits)

See General Education .

Core Course Requirements 12-13 credits
Knowledge Area Requirements 20-23 credits

Experiential Education University Requirement - EDGE Program (3 Credits)

NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the EDGE courses for graduation.

See Experiential Education .

EDGE 1010 - Becoming an Engaged Learner 1 credit
EDGE 3000-level (EDGE 3010 , EDGE 3020 , EDGE 3030 , EDGE 3040 , or EDGE 3050 ) 1 credit
EDGE 4000-level (EDGE 4010 , EDGE 4020 , EDGE 4030 , EDGE 4040 , or EDGE 4050 ) 1 credit

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

B.S. Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement (12 credits)

* Note: Most or all of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Knowledge Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Transfer students not majoring in a math or science field may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult a Student Success Advisor for details.

Electives (36 Credits)

Electives 36 Credits (minimum)

Free Electives may be taken (to complete BA/BS requirements, recommended free electives from the Department, etc.) as required to reach 120 total credits.

Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure (38-43 Credits)

To qualify for a teaching license, students must also complete the sequence of professional education courses listed by the Department of Teacher Education and Family Development. Please see the degree requirements for Secondary Education Licensure . Some classes required for the licensure cannot be taken until the teacher candidate has been admitted to the College of Education and Human Performance. Please consult your advisor or the Department or Teacher Education for further instruction.

Total Credits, B.S. degree: 120

History Teaching Major Requirements (38 Credits)

Required Classes (28 Credits)

HIST 1100 - Western Civilization I 3 Credit(s)
HIST 1110 - Western Civilization II 3 Credit(s)
HIST 1500 - World History to 1500 C.E. 3 Credit(s)
HIST 1510 - World History from 1500 C.E. to Present 3 Credit(s)
HIST 2700 - United States 1607-1877 3 Credit(s)
HIST 2710 - United States 1877-Present 3 Credit(s)
HIST 3090 - History Seminar 3 Credit(s)
HIST 3870 - History of Utah 3 Credit(s)
HIST 4990 - Seminar in Historical Research 3 Credit(s)
SOSC 4900 - Teaching Social Science Subjects 2 Credit(s)
SOSC 4980 - Student Teaching 2 Credit(s)

Complete Three Courses (9 Credits)

HIST 3810 - History of the American West 3 Credit(s)
HIST 3880 - History of the American Southwest 3 Credit(s)
HIST 4710 - United States 1607-1789 3 Credit(s)
HIST 4720 - United States 1789-1845 3 Credit(s)
HIST 4730 - United States 1845-1898 3 Credit(s)
HIST 4740 - United States 1898-1945 3 Credit(s)
HIST 4750 - United States 1945 - Present 3 Credit(s)

At Least 1 Credit of Upper-Division History Electives (1 Credit)

HIST Elective (Upper Division) 1 credit (minimum)