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2021-2022 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
History: Teaching Emphasis - BA
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College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of History
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- For more information about History, Teaching Emphasis, see the History Department website.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with an academic advisor. Current students should also meet with an academic advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
NOTE: The History Department does not accept AP credit for use towards the teaching emphasis.
Bachelor of Arts Language Track
For those students interested in a BA degree, you must complete:
- 16 credits in a single foreign language (see additional options in the Bachelor of Arts Language Track section below.)
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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2.00 GPA |
| Credits of C- or better |
100 |
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) |
40 |
| Total USU Credits |
30 |
Upper-division USU Credits |
20 |
| USU Credits within the Major |
10 |
Credits in Minor (if required) |
12 |
| Credits in Major |
see below |
Credits in American Institutions |
3 |
| General Education Requirements |
see link |
University Studies Depth Requirements |
see link |
| NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is the Quantitative Literacy (QL) or Quantitative Intensive (QI) of the student’s choice. Both QL and QI requirements must be met for graduation. |
Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
3.00 GPA |
Second Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2) |
3 |
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Required Teaching Minor Course |
3 |
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| HIST 3000: History Research Methods |
3 |
minimum grade of “C+” or higher |
HIST Upper-Division Course |
3 |
minimum grade of “C” or higher |
| Required Teaching Minor Course |
3 |
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Foreign Language 1020 |
4 |
minimum grade of “C” or better |
| Required Teaching Minor Course |
3 |
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HIST Upper-Division Course |
3 |
minimum grade of “C” or higher |
| Foreign Language 1010 |
4 |
minimum grade of “C” or higher |
HIST Upper-Division Elective Course |
3 |
minimum grade of “C” or higher |
| TOTAL CREDITS: |
16 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: |
16 |
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Comments
* Contact advisor to declare History Teaching emphasis, BA degree
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Comments
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Third Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) |
3 |
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HIST Upper-Division Course |
3 |
minimum grade of “C” or higher |
| HIST Upper-Division Course |
3 |
minimum grade of “C” or higher |
HIST Upper-Division Course |
3 |
minimum grade of “C” or higher |
| Foreign Language 2010 |
4 |
minimum grade of “C” or higher |
Foreign Language 2020 |
4 |
minimum grade of “C” or higher |
| Required Teaching Minor Course |
3 |
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Required Teaching Minor Course |
3 |
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| Quantitative Intensive (QI) |
3 |
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Required Teaching Minor Course |
3 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS: |
16 |
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TOTAL CREDITS: |
16 |
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Comments
* Apply for STEP program
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Fifth Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| SCED 5500: Student Teaching Seminar * |
2 |
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| SCED 5630: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools * |
10 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS: |
12 |
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Comments: 3.0 Overall GPA required for licensure recommendation to the Utah State Board of Education
* For these courses, please contact the College of Education for minimum grade requirements.
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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 Admissions: 3.0, Major; 3.0 Cumulative
Minimum GPA for Graduation: 3.0, Major; 2.0, USU
Number of Required Credits: 36, plus the Secondary Teaching 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.
A. European Perspectives (3 credits)
Complete ONE of the following courses: B. World Perspectives (3 credits)
Complete ONE of the following courses: C. American Perspectives (3 credits)
Complete ONE of the following courses: History Required Methods Courses
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.
Upper-Division Course Electives
Students 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 Arts Language Track
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in history requires a minimum of proficiency in a foreign language. This proficiency may be established in one of the following ways:
- 16 credits in a single language; or
- Documentation of a proficiency level the equivalent of 2020 or better through an examination administrated by the USU Department of Languages, Philosophy, and Speech Communication; or
- Completion of any upper-division foreign language course constituting a third-year course of study with a grade of C or better.
For non-native English-speaking students only, the following options are available:
- Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students; or
- TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
Note: Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language will not meet the foreign language requirement for the BA degree in History.
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 teacher 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.
Pre-STEP Admission Courses
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.
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