Major in History Education:
HIS 101, 102, 271, 272, and 490; HIS 300-400 Multicultural course; HIS 300-400 American History course; one 300-400 history elective; three 300-400 electives in POL, GEO, or ECN; SOC 102, 202, or 304; PSY 201; 207 or 332; ENG 103; COM 109; MAT 103 or above; lab science course; EDU 201 or 202, 295, 301, 310, 320, 365, 373, 391, 421, 422, 438; and ALU 499.
The history education major requires students to complete eight semester hours of world civilization survey classes. The two-semester sequence of these classes examines the development of social, political, economic institutions, and the world's greatest civilizations from: (1) antiquity to 1715 and (2) from 1715 to the present. During their second year of study, all history education students must complete eight semester hours of United States history survey offerings. The two-semester American survey exposes students to a wide array of historical, political, social, economic, and cultural subjects. Particular attention is paid to the experience of average women and men, including immigrants, American Indians, and people of color from (1) Pre-Columbian North America to the end of Reconstruction in 1877 and (2) the Era of Reconstruction to the present day.
Beyond the introductory level, history education majors also must earn a minimum of 16 semester hours in upper-level history courses. Of the remaining upper-level credits, students must complete at least one upper-level American history class. Currently, students can choose from a number of offerings, including: The American Revolution and Early Republic, Colonial North America, The American West, United States Military History, and Indians in American History.
Students also must select one upper-level history course dealing with issues of gender or multiculturalism. At present, the history education major offers students the opportunity to fulfill this requirement through one of two course offerings: History 471, an examination of American Indians from the War of Independence through the present day, and History 307, an examination of the issues of human diversity from historical, global, social, and cultural perspectives.
All history education majors must also complete History 490, a senior- level seminar. The reading-, research-, and writing-intensive capstone course examines the achievements and leadership qualities of great women and men within a global and historical context.
In addition to the required classes in the history content area, students must complete additional history electives to reach the ESPB-mandated minimum of 32 semester hours in history. Students majoring in history teaching must also complete three other upper-level courses (12 semester hours) in two of the following disciplines: political science, economics, or geography.
All history education majors are highly encouraged to complete the social and behavioral sciences minor. They are also advised to consider combining the History Education major with an additional degree in English. For additional information regarding majors in secondary education please consult the Division of Education Web site and Student Handbook.
Minor in History: Five courses are required; three courses are to be in the upper division. EDU 373 is required with the secondary education program. At least eight upper-division credit hours must be taken at the University of Mary.
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