History, Secondary Certification in Social Studies, B.A.

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The department offers a major in history with secondary certification in social studies. For a full description, interested students should review all information, including policies and procedures, for teacher certification outlined under Teacher Certification at Fontbonne University in the section that immediately follows the graduate section in this catalog.

Baccalaureate Degree and Residency Requirements

All requirements for an undergraduate degree are listed in the undergraduate academic policies and regulations section in this catalog. These requirements include a graduation requirement of at least one course in religion or theology.

Major Approval

Major approval is required during the second semester of the sophomore year, or after the completion of 45 credit hours at Fontbonne. For transfer students, major approval is required after completing the equivalent of one full semester (a minimum of 12 credits) at Fontbonne.

General Education Requirements

The 42 credit hours of general education requirements are presented in the undergraduate academic information section in this catalog. A course that meets a general education requirement may also meet a course requirement in the major or a course requirement in another discipline.

Courses Required for the Major

HST 103 - Introduction to Western Civilization I: Prehistory to 17th Century Credit(s): 3
AND
HST 104 - Introduction to Western Civilization II: 17th Century to the Present Credit(s): 3
HST 105 - United States to 1865 Credit(s): 3
AND
HST 106 - United States History Since 1865 Credit(s): 3
HST 366 - Trends That Shaped the Modern World Credit(s): 3
HST 496 - History Capstone Credit(s): 3

HST Electives

15 semester hours selected from 300/400 courses, including at least two courses in American history, one course in European history, and at least two courses in non-Western history. One art history is acceptable for history credit.

Courses Required in Other Disciplines

GGY 100 - Introduction to Geography Credit(s): 3
OR
GGY 205 - Cultural Geography Credit(s): 3
GOV 230 - American National Government Credit(s): 3
GOV - Government elective Credit(s): 3
PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOC 100 - Survey of Sociology Credit(s): 3
SSC 201 - The American Economy Credit(s): 3
Four courses in American History Credit(s): 12

Required Professional Education Courses for Secondary Certification

PSY 200 - Developmental Psychology Credit(s): 3
EDU 268 - Introduction to Learner Development Credit(s): 3
EDU 269 - Introduction to Classroom Teaching-Middle/Secondary Credit(s): 3
EDU 270 - Introduction to Learner Diversity Credit(s): 3
EDU 301 - Teacher Education at Fontbonne University Credit(s): 0
EDU 313 - Methods & Practicum for Middle, Secondary, & Community Education Credit(s): 3
EDU 350 - Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Areas Credit(s): 3
EDU 401 - Classroom/Behavior Management Techniques-Middle/Secondary Credit(s): 3
EDU 447 - Planning for Instruction and Assessment-Middle and Secondary Credit(s): 3
EDU 451 - Student Teaching at the Secondary Level* Credit(s): 2-12 (Credits: 12)

Courses Required for Middle School Certification

EDU 339 - Middle School Philosophy, Curriculum, and Instruction Credit(s): 2
EDU 360 - Reading Methods Practicum-Middle and Secondary Credit(s): 3
CIS 103 - Computer Technology: Applications for Educators Credit(s): 3

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