History Teaching Major, B.A.

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 complete the sequence of professional education courses offered through the College of Education.

History Mission Statement

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, 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. The program also includes the interdisciplinary Ethnic Studies, Sustainability Studies, Shakespeare Studies, and Women and Gender Studies Minors. 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, experience that together provide foundations for engaged citizens and lifelong learning.

General Education Core

See General Education

Core Course Requirements 16-17 credits
Knowledge Areas Requirements 16 credits

University Requirements

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

Experiential Education Requirement - EDGE Program (1-3 Credits)

Complete One Track:

Original Project Track (3 Credits)

Students create a project of their own design

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 3925 - EDGE Project Proposal: [Engagement Center] 1 credits
UNIV 4925 - EDGE Program Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Select Project Track (2 Credits)

Students select a project from the designated list

UNIV 1010 - EDGE Program Introduction 1 credits Students transferring with more than 60 credits may waive this requirement if they complete the “EDGE Fast Track” online training.
UNIV 4930 - EDGE Select Track Completion: [Engagement Center] 1 credits

Degree Requirements (16 Credits)

BA Degree — Foreign Language Requirement (16 credits or proficiency test)

History Teaching Curriculum Summary

History Teaching Major Requirements (37 Credits)

Required Classes (28 Credits)

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

Complete 9 credits (3 courses) from below:

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

At least 1 credit of Upper Division History Electives

HIST Elective (Upper Division) 1 credit (minimum)

Electives (32)

Electives 32 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.

Total Credits, B.A. degree: 120

History Elective Credits

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 table 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 requires additional courses and credits in order to complete the education portion of this major.

Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure

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 Teacher Education Department. Please consult your advisor or the Teacher Education Department for further instruction.