History

B.A. in History (Teaching)

Program Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to: 1) demonstrate knowledge of U.S. History, European history, selected aspects of non-Western history at a high level; 2) demonstrate their ability to write effectively (all students in the program will complete term papers as part of their major requirements); and 3) execute a major research project utilizing both primary and secondary resources. All students in the baccalaureate degree program will submit prior to graduation a formal research project which includes both primary and secondary resources. The History/Teaching B.A. is designed above all for those who wish to pursue careers in social studies at the secondary level. Offered in cooperation with the EKU College of Education, the History/ Teaching B.A. program includes secondary teaching certification in social studies. Refer to the College of Education section of this Catalog regarding the teacher certification requirements associated with this degree program.

Major Requirements: 33 hours

HIS 201, 202, 203, 450, and 21 upper division hours with a minimum of six hours in each of the following distribution areas (including two of the following three courses: 302A, 302B, 302C):

Area I (U.S.): HIS 300 (3 hours), 301, 302A, 303, 304, 305, 309, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 411, 412, 413, 415, 420, 424, 433, or 516.

Area II (Europe): HIS 300, (3 hours), 301, 302B, 315, 336, 339, 341, 342, 343, 344, 345, 346, 350, 354, 363 or 365.

Area III (Non-Western): HIS 300 (3 hours), 301, 302C, 308, 320, 347, 374, 375, 378, 380, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 434, 474 or 475.

HIS 302 is to be taken twice, each time for 3 hours. The topics are to belong to two of the three areas of the upper division course distribution.

The remaining upper division history course may come from any of the above areas or from other upper division history courses except HIS 302A, B, C.

Supporting Course Requirements: 18 hours

ANT 120 or SOC 131, ECO 120, PSY 200, GEO 100; POL 101 and (POL 212 or POL 220).

Professional Education Requirements: 31 hours

EDF 103, 203, 319, 413, SED 401; ESE 549, 490, and 499.

General Education Requirements: 36 hours

Standard General Education program, excluding Block VB, Block VC, and Block VIII (6 hours). Refer to Section Four of this Catalog for details on the General Education and University Requirements.

University Requirements: 1 hour

ASO 100.