History, B.A. with Certificate in Social Studies Teaching

CIP Code: 54.0101

HEGIS Code: 2201.01

Requirements for the Major, B.A. in History with Certificate in Social Studies Teaching (39 credits):

History majors seeking initial teaching certification in grades 7-12 will need to maintain at least a 3.1 in History as well as an overall GPA of 2.9.

HIST - 101. The Shaping of the Contemporary World 3 credit(s) OR
HIST - 190. Honors World History 3 credit(s)
HIST - 102. The West and the World to 1500 3 credit(s)
HIST - 103. The West and the World 1500-1900 3 credit(s)
HIST - 104. America in the World, 1596-1877 3 credit(s)
HIST - 105. America in the World, 1877-2001 3 credit(s)
HIST - 266. New York State History 3 credit(s) OR
HIST - 328. Dutch Roots of New York 3 credit(s)

Select from courses numbered between 200 - 495 level:

3 credits in European History (HEUR) 3 credit(s)
6 credits in non-Western History (HNW) 6 credit(s)
3 credits in American History (HAM) 3 credit(s)

History Electives (HIST 300 - 495): 3 credit(s)

HIST - 497. Proseminar 3 credit(s)
HIST - 499. History Capstone 3 credit(s)

Auxiliary (15 credits)

POSC - 100. Contemporary U.S. Politics 3 credit(s)

Students must earn 3 credits in each of the following subjects:

Economics 3 credit(s)
Sociology 3 credit(s)

Two semesters in the same foreign language

American Sign Language does not fulfill this requirement.

In addition to these requirements, students must complete the Education Certificate. Please see the Education Department for specific requirements.