Mar 11, 2025

2024-2025 General Catalog

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History: Teaching Emphasis BA - 4 Year Degree Map

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Degree Map Notes

Following is a sample plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
Meet with an academic advisor to create a specific plan that best fits your academic needs.
The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements.
Make sure you meet the registration requirements for each class by clicking the course link and checking any prerequisites or corequisites.
Consultation with an advisor may result in an altered plan customized for an individual student.
Check your Degree Works for requirements and completion.

Year 1

Fall Semester (15 credits)

A minimum grade of C is required in all HIST courses.

ENGL 1010 - Writing as Inquiry (CL1) 3 credit(s)
HIST 1100 - European History to 1500 (BHU) 3 credit(s) or
HIST 1500 - Pre-Modern World (BHU) 3 credit(s)
Quantitative Literacy (QL) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Social Sciences (BSS) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Creative Arts (BCA) Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (15 credits)

A minimum grade of C is required in all HIST courses.

HIST 1110 - European History from 1500 (BHU) 3 credit(s) or
HIST 1510 - The Modern World (BHU) 3 credit(s)
HIST 2700 - United States to 1877 (BAI) 3 credit(s) or
HIST 2710 - United States 1877-Present (BAI) 3 credit(s)
Required Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)
Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) Course (3 credits)
Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) Course (3 credits)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 credits)

A minimum grade of C+ or higher is required in HIST 3000 and a minimum grade of C is required in the Foreign Language 1010 course. Contact advisor to declare History Teaching emphasis, BA degree.

ENGL 2010 - Research and Argument Across Perspectives (CL2) 3 credit(s)
HIST 3000 - History Research Methods 3 credit(s)
Required Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)
Required Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)
Foreign Language 1010 Course (4 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

A minimum grade of C is required in all HIST courses and in the Foreign Language 1020 course.

Required Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)
HIST Upper-Division Course (3 credits)
Foreign Language 1020 Course (4 credits)
HIST Upper-Division Course (3 credits)
HIST Upper-Division Elective Course (3 credits)

Year 3

Fall Semester (16 credits)

A minimum grade of C is required in the HIST Upper-Division course and the Foreign Language 2010 course. Apply for STEP program

Depth Life and Physical Sciences (DSC) Course (3 credits)
HIST Upper-Division Course (3 credits)
Foreign Language 2010 Course (4 credits)
Required Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)
Quantitative Intensive (QI) Course (3 credits)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

A minimum grade of C is required in all HIST Upper-Division courses and the Foreign Language 2020 course.

HIST Upper-Division Course (3 credits)
HIST Upper-Division Course (3 credits)
Foreign Language 2020 Course (4 credits)
Required Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)
Required Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)

Year 4

Fall Semester (19 credits)

A minimum grade of C is required in HIST Upper-Division course, minimum grade of C+ or higher in HIST 4990 , and minimum grade of C or higher in SCED 3500 .
For SPED 4000 , ITLS 5500 , SCED 3210 , and SCED 3300 , please contact the College of Education for minimum grade requirements.

HIST Upper-Division Course (3 credits)
HIST 4990 - Undergraduate Research Capstone (CI) 3 credit(s)
SPED 4000 - Education of Students with Disabilities 3 credit(s)
ITLS 5500 - Integration and Innovation of Technology in Education 3 credit(s)
SCED 3210 - Educational and Multicultural Foundations (CI/DSS) 3 credit(s)
SCED 3500 - Teaching Social Studies 3 credit(s)
SCED 3300 - Clinical Experience I 1 credit(s)

Spring Semester (16 credits)

A minimum grade of C or higher is required in the Upper-Division minor course.
Teaching minors average 30 credits (can vary from 18-45)
For SCED 4300 , SCED 5100 , SCED 5200 , and SCED 5210 , please contact the College of Education for minimum grade requirements.

SCED 5200 - Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI) 3 credit(s)
SCED 5210 - Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment 3 credit(s)
SCED 5100 - Motivation and Classroom Management 3 credit(s)
Required Teaching Minor Course (3 credits)
SCED 4300 - Clinical Experience II 1 credit(s)
Required Upper-Division Minor Course (3 credits)

Year 5

Fall Semester (12 credits)

A 3.0 overall GPA is required for licensure recommendation to the Utah State Board of Education.
For these courses, please contact the College of Education for minimum grade requirements.

SCED 5500 - Student Teaching Seminar 2 credit(s)
SCED 5630 - Student Teaching in Secondary Schools 10 credit(s)