Academic
Catalog August 2009 - August 2010 Undergraduate
and Graduate
This plan includes areas of interest in U.S. history, world history, political science, economics, and geography. You may include additional coursework from other social sciences, such as anthropology, psychology, and sociology.
To earn this degree, complete at least 120 units of coursework, which we describe in the sections that follow:
at least 35 units of liberal studies requirements. Be aware that you may not use courses with an HIS prefix to satisfy these liberal studies requirements.
at least 54 units of major requirements
at least 34 units of teacher-preparation requirements
elective courses, if needed, to reach an overall total of at least 120 units
Be aware that some courses required for your degree may have prerequisites that you must also take. Check the courses in the appropriate subject. (You may be able to count these prerequisites toward your liberal studies or general elective credit.)
Please note that you must complete NAU’s diversity requirements by taking two 3-unit courses, one in U.S. ethnic diversity and one in global diversity awareness. These courses may be used to meet other requirements within your academic plan if you choose them carefully. Click here for a list of the available diversity courses.
Also be aware that NAU requires that at least 30 units of the courses you take for your degree must be upper-division courses (those numbered 300 and above).
Also note that you should declare your major in history before or during your sophomore year and develop a plan of study in consultation with your departmental advisor. If you are a transfer student, you should do this before or during your second term at NAU.
Also be aware that to be eligible to student teach, usually in your final year before graduation, you must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in your history and social studies major courses. You must also be approved by a faculty committee in the history department.
In addition, you must have a grade point average of at least 2.5 in all of your NAU coursework in order to graduate. This requirement applies to all B.S.Ed. majors at NAU.
Finally, please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement; however, you must still meet the total of at least 120 units to graduate. Contact your advisor for details.
Also be aware that, for the B.S.Ed. degree, you must have the following:
a grade of at least B for the English foundation requirement (ENG 105 or equivalent) (If you don’t receive a 3.0, you may complete an additional writing course, at the 200 level or above, with at least a B, to meet this requirement.)
a grade of at least C for the Mathematics foundation requirement (generally MAT 110, 114, 125, or 155)
Candidates in the History/Social Studies Education program are required to
demonstrate content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skills, and professional knowledge to be eligible to enter student teaching or internship placements. Content, pedagogical, and professional knowledge or skills are demonstrated through candidate performance on key assessments embedded in the HIS 430, BME 437, ECI 322, ECI 450, ECI 465 and ECI 495C classes.
Complete 54 units of coursework, which are normally distributed as follows:
HIS 100 and 102 (6 units)
HIS 200, which you should take within the first year of declaring your major (3 units)
HIS 291 and 292 (6 units)
HIS 300W (3 units) in either American or World topics, which meets the NAU Junior writing requirement
HIS 430 (3 units) (must be taken the term before student teaching)
HIS 498C, which meets NAU’s senior capstone requirement (3 units)
POS 110 and 241 (6 units) (required for state teacher certification; do not take POS 220)
GGR 240 or 241 and GGR 346 (6 units)
ECO 284 or 285 (3 units)
an additional 15 units of history courses that must include at least ONE 400-level course in addition to HIS 430 and 498C. These units must be divided among U.S. and Non-U.S. courses as follows:
3-6 additional units in U.S. history from HIS 293, 295, 367, 368, 369, 372, 385, 386, 388, 390, 391, 392, 393, 394, 395, 396, 397, 401, 402, 412, 413, 414, 490, 493, 494, 495, and 496
9-12 additional units in non-U.S. history from HIS 220, 221, 230, 231, 240, 241, 249, 250, 251, 270, 280, 281, 296, 297, 299, 307, 312, 314, 325, 332, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 340, 341, 343, 344, 351, 360, 366, 375, 376, 380, 381, 400, 403, 404, 421, 434, 450, 451, 460, 470, 480, 481, and 483 (We recommend survey courses of regions of the world, drawn from courses offered regarding Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America (e.g., HIS 220-1; 230-1, 240-1; 250-1 280-1, 338, 340-1, 380-1, etc)
Courses from this list of social science courses are especially recommended as you consider courses to take to complete the Liberal Studies requirements. ANT 101, 102, and 301; ECO 284 and 285; GGR 240, 241, 250, and 346; POS 120 and 254; SOC 204 and 215; and WGS 191
You must complete 34 units of professional courses offered by the College of Education to qualify for state certification to teach history and social studies in Arizona and most other states.
For information about these requirements, see Teacher Preparation in Secondary Education (within Teaching and Learning) in the Education section. You should also receive advisement from the College of Education for this part of your academic plan.
Additional coursework is required, if, after you have met the previously described requirements, you have not yet completed a total of 120 units of credit.
You may take these remaining courses from any academic areas, using these courses to pursue your specific interests and goals. We encourage you to consult with your advisor to select the courses that will be most advantageous to you. (Please note that you may also use prerequisites or transfer credits as electives if they weren’t used to meet major, minor, or liberal studies requirements.)
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