History Secondary Education Certification

If you have a passion for history and a desire to serve others through teaching, a second major in Secondary Education will prepare you for meaningful service in the classroom.

The requirements for the History & Political Science Secondary Education degree are twofold. First, you must take the required courses for the History & Political Science major, and then you must complete the courses required for the Secondary Education major. Learn about teacher certification and licensure here.

HISTORY SURVEY

Complete at least 9 s.h. from the following:

  • - World History to 1200 (3 s.h.)
  • - World History 1200-Present (3 s.h.)
  • - United States History to 1877 (3 s.h.)
  • - United States History Since 1877 (3 s.h.)

HISTORY & POLITICAL SCI

Complete at least 6 s.h. 200-Level History or Politial Science courses from the following:

  • - Introduction to Gender Studies (3 s.h.)
  • - Contemporary World Events (3 s.h.)
  • - Historical and Political Methods (3 s.h.)
  • - American Slave Narratives (3 s.h.) or
    • - American Slave Narratives (3 s.h.)
  • - American Federal Government (3 s.h.)
  • - State/Local Government (3 s.h.)
  • - International Relations (3 s.h.)
  • - Religion and Politics (3 s.h.)

AMERICAN HISTORY

Complete at least 3 s.h. of 300 or 400-level American History courses from the following:

  • - American Women's History: Colonial Era to the Present (3 s.h.)
  • - African-American History 1500 - Present (3 s.h.)
  • - United States Diplomatic History (3 s.h.)
  • - Constitutional History of US (3 s.h.)
  • - Native American/White Relations (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in American Hist (3 s.h.)
  • - Christianity in America (3 s.h.) or
    • - Christianity in America (3 s.h.)
  • - The United States West (3 s.h.)

EUROPEAN/WORLD HISTORY

Complete at least 3 s.h. of 300 or 400-level European or World History courses from the following:

  • - Modern European History 1815 to Present (3 s.h.)
  • - Ancient World History (3 s.h.)
  • - Medieval World History (3 s.h.)
  • - International Economic Relations (3 s.h.)
  • - History of Latin America (3 s.h.)
  • - Modern British History (3 s.h.)
  • - Modern Middle East (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in European Histo ry (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in World History (3 s.h.)
  • - The Global Cold War (3 s.h.)
  • - The Reformation (3 s.h.) or
    • - Reformation (3 s.h.)
  • - History Of Christianity (3 s.h.)

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Complete at least 3 s.h. of 300 or 400-level Political Science courses from the following:

  • - Political Philosophy (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in Political Scie nce (3 s.h.)
  • - Comparative Politics (3 s.h.)
  • - Const Issues & Crim Justce Cases (3 s.h.) or
    • - Constitutional Issues & Criminal Justice Cases (3 s.h.)

ELECTIVE COURSES

Complete at least 9 s.h. of 200-level or higher History or Political Science courses (not already applied to satisfy the requirements of any of the above categories).

  • - Introduction to Gender Studies (3 s.h.)
  • - Contemporary World Events (3 s.h.)
  • - Historical and Political Methods (3 s.h.)
  • - American Slave Narratives (3 s.h.)
  • - The Law of War (3 s.h.)
  • - War and Peace (3 s.h.)
  • - Exploring the Celtic Fringe (3 s.h.)
  • - Modern European History 1815 to Present (3 s.h.)
  • - American Women's History: Colonial Era to the Present (3 s.h.)
  • - Ancient World History (3 s.h.)
  • - Medieval World History (3 s.h.)
  • - International Economic Relations (3 s.h.)
  • - African-American History 1500 - Present (3 s.h.)
  • - United States Diplomatic History (3 s.h.)
  • - Constitutional History of US (3 s.h.)
  • - History of Latin America (3 s.h.)
  • - Native American/White Relations (3 s.h.)
  • - Modern British History (3 s.h.)
  • - Modern Middle East (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in American Hist (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in European Histo ry (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in World History (3 s.h.)
  • - Internship (1-3 s.h.)
  • - History Colloquium (1-2 s.h.)
  • - The Global Cold War (3 s.h.)
  • - Christianity in America (3 s.h.)
  • - The United States West (3 s.h.)
  • - The Reformation (3 s.h.)
  • - Digital Humanities & the Ethics of Technology (3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)
  • - American Federal Government (3 s.h.)
  • - State/Local Government (3 s.h.)
  • - International Relations (3 s.h.)
  • - Religion and Politics (3 s.h.)
  • - Special Topics in Political Scie nce (3 s.h.)
  • - Internship (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Comparative Politics (3 s.h.)
  • - Const Issues & Crim Justce Cases (3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)
  • - Independent Study (1-3 s.h.)

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