History Teaching Emphasis Requirements

History Teaching Emphasis requires 36 credits in history (HIST) and completion of the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP).

Minimum GPA for Admission to STEP: 3.0 Major, 3.0 Cumulative

Minimum GPA for Graduation: 3.0 Major, 2.0 Cumulative

Number of Required Credits: 36 plus the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)

History Teaching Emphasis Majors must complete at least three introductory survey courses, two required methods courses, and a number of upper-division electives. Students may count up to 12 credits of lower-division coursework in history toward the major. Additionally, students must complete the STEP program and graduate with a 3.0 overall GPA for licensure recommendation to be made by USU to the Utah State Board of Education. Major requirements may not be taken for a pass/fail grade except for those STEP courses that are only taught pass/fail.

History Teaching Emphasis Lower-Division Requirements

Complete the following lower-division course requirements in sections A, B and C with a grade of C or better in each class, for a total of 9 credits.

History Required Methods Courses (6 credits)

After satisfying the lower-division requirements, students will complete two required methods courses (HIST 3000  and HIST 4990 ), and they must earn a C+ grade or better in each class to earn credit toward the major.

• HIST 3000 - History Research Methods 3

• Prerequisite: Two HIST courses with a grade of C or better. NOTE: HIST 1700  does not count toward the prerequisite.

• HIST 4990 - Undergraduate Research Capstone (CI) 3

• Prerequisite: HIST 3000  with a grade of C+ or better is required, as well as senior standing.

Upper-Division Course Electives (21 credits)

Students will take their remaining 21 credits in 3000- and 4000-level history courses (with a grade of C or better in each class). The upper-division classes provide a more focused, detailed and rigorous examination of historical periods and times.

Any course with a HIST prefix at the 3000-level or above is acceptable as an elective. No more than 3 credits of HIST 4930  may be applied toward the major.

Bachelor of Science Mathematics and Science Track

Students interested in a BS degree must complete 17 credits in statistics, science, and/or math. In all instances, a grade of C- or better is required for any math or science course to be applied toward a BS degree.

Students who minor in a science field will fulfill the BS requirement through their minor.

Students may not count any course taken to fulfill a basic General Education science requirement (BLS, BPS) toward the History BS track.

Requirement for a Teaching Minor

Since the teaching of history requires an understanding of many fields of human behavior, students must select a teaching minor for teaching licensure.

Required Courses for the Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP)

To begin the admission process to the STEP, students should see their advisor at least two semesters before they begin Level I coursework. STEP admission deadlines are March 1 for fall and October 1 for spring. Please contact the College of Education for minimum grade requirements.

Licensure Notification

This program typically leads to licensure and was designed to meet licensing qualifications in the state of Utah. If students wish to work in another state within the United States, they should review the qualifications for that state and the Education Licensure Compliance Table provided by School of Teacher Education and Leadership.

For more information, please contact the School of Teacher Education and Leadership at teal.usu.edu.