HISTORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHER OF HISTORY (5-9, 9-12)
Students wishing to be certified to teach History at the Middle or High School levels must complete the following:
All courses for the History Major (39 credits)
One course in each of the following fields: Geography, Political Science, Economics, and Sociology* (many of these can also fulfill WSC CORE requirements)
*Note: "Sociology" can also include Women's Studies or MCES courses (Multicultural and Ethnic Studies).
Hist 120: The History/ Social Studies Teacher (1 credit)
A one-credit, pass/fail course designed to introduce students to all the requirements for teacher certification. Only offered fall. Strongly recommended sophomore year.
HIST 0298 or HIST 0299: Methods of Teaching History
(Middle or Secondary School)
This course requires 30 observation hours and is offered every semester but should be taken after Ed 353/54 Ed Planning & Evaluation. Best to take it the semester right before student teaching.
Education Courses (18 credits):
| Psyc 101: Intro to Psychology | |
| Psyc 203: Adolescent Psychology | |
| Ed 220: Schools in Am Culture | (+15 observation hours *) |
| Ed 221: Students w/ Special Needs | (+15 observation hours) |
| Ed 380: Multicultural Education | |
| Ed 353/54: Ed Planning & Eval | (+30 observation hours). You should take this spring of Junior year, the semester befor you take Hist 298-99: Methods of Teaching History. |
| Ed 321: Middle School & Its Students | Offered every semester. Required only if you want to student teach in a middle school. |
* Note: Observation hours refer to time spent observing in a school. You can not do all your observation in the same school or school district. A diversity of observations is required.
Ed 364/69: Student Teaching Practicum (12 credits only)
You must have passed the C&L and History MTEL (70+). Need 2.8 GPA. Student Teaching is 16 weeks. Most students divide it into two 8 week experiences (Middle + High School). But you can not student teach in a middle school if you haven't taken Ed 321: Middle School. Warning: You should not take any other courses during this semester! Biweekly seminar meeting.
HISTORY EDUCATION MAJORS RECOMMENDED PROGRAM
I. FRESHMAN
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Hist 101: Western Experience I | Hist 102: Western Experience II |
| Hist 131: U.S. History & Gov't I | Hist 132: U.S. History & Gov't II |
| Engl 101: English Composition | Engl 102: English Composition |
| Geography, Sociology, or Political Science electives or CORE Courses (Math/Science) | |
| Geography, Sociology, or Political Science electives or CORE Courses (Math/Science) | |
II. SOPHOMORE
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Hist 120: The History Teacher (1 credit) | |
| Hist 213: World History to 16th | Hist 215: Intro to Middle East, Africa, Asia |
| CORE Course | Hist 302: Research & Analysis |
| Psyc 101: Intro to Psychology | Psyc 203: Adolescent Psychology |
| Ed 220: Schools in Am Culture* OR | Ed 221: Students w/ Special Needs* |
| CORE Courses OR Geography, Sociology, Economics or Political Science electives | |
Students must pass the MTEL Communication & Literacy Test by fall Sophomore year.
* These education courses require 15-30 hours of observation in different schools.
III. JUNIOR
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| History Elective | History Elective |
| History Elective | History Elective |
| Ed 380: Multicultural Education OR | Ed 353/54: Ed Planning & Evaluation* |
| Ed 321: The Middle School | (Not required if you're only seeking High School certification.) |
| Geography, Sociology, or Political Science electives or CORE Courses (Math/Science) | |
| Geography, Sociology, or Political Science electives or CORE Courses (Math/Science) | |
Students should take the MTEL in History during the spring of their Junior year. Make sure you have up-to-date Hepatitis B shots (this takes 6 months!!)
IV. SENIOR
| Fall | Spring |
|---|---|
| Hist 298-99: Methods History Teaching | Ed 364/69: Teaching Practicum (12 credits) |
| History Elective | - 2.8 GPA Require - Pass C&L exam |
| CORE Course or Ed 321: Middle School | Passing Score (70+) on History MTEL |
| CORE Course | 16 week placement or 8 middle / 8 high sch. |
| History elective | - Seminar meeting once every other week |
Following this schedule, students will just be able to complete all history and education requirements within four years. This schedule allows no room for any other electives or another minor. However, since student teaching is only 12 credits, you may still need to pick up an extra 1-2 credits.
TIPS for History Education Majors:
GARP 102 (Physical Geography w/ Lab) can fill both the geography elective and the CORE lab science requirement. However, it is not the most suitable geography course for future social studies teachers. Instead, history education majors are encouraged to take either GARP 101: World Regional Geography or GARP 210: Cultural Geography.
ED 321: The Middle School and Its Students. Only required for students seeking certification at this level. In one of your observations you must observe at least 15 hrs. in a middle school.
ED 353/54: Ed Planning & Evaluation should be taken Junior or Senior year before taking Hist 298-99: Methods for Teaching History. Both courses are offered each semester.
Hist 273: Economic and Labor History may fulfill the economics requirement but then can not also count for history major credit.
Two other courses can count as history electives: LLIT 220: Studies in European Culture: The Holocaust also fulfills the CORE's Literary & Philosophical Analysis Category. ENGL 296: Major Issues in the Vietnam War also counts as a history elective.
Other courses that are highly recommended for history education majors include: EDUC 318: Reading in the Content Areas (includes Social Studies textbook reading); MCOM 0101: Intro to Mass Communications (CORE course), and MCOM 0319: Media Literacy (highlights using media in the classroom).
MINORS: Consider doing a minor; it will enhance your "job potential." Political Science, Multicultural and Ethnic Studies, or Women's Studies minors could complement your history major.