History and Social Science Teaching Emphasis, BA/BS
Program Description
The BA or BS in History and Social Sciences Education is designed specifically for students seeking secondary teaching careers and prepares them to teach American, World, and Utah History, along with Political Science, Geography, Economics, Sociology, and Psychology. This emphasis also includes a Secondary Education (SCED) teaching certification which qualifies students to secure employment at the high school level immediately upon graduation.
Professional Licensure/Certification (PLC) Requirements
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Program Curriculum
126 credits
Utah Tech General Education Requirements
All Utah Tech General Education requirements must be fulfilled. A previously earned degree may fulfill those requirements, but courses must be equivalent to Utah Tech's minimum General Education standards in American Institutions, English, and Mathematics.
General Education Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English | 3-7 | |
| Mathematics | 3-5 | |
| American Institutions | 3-6 | |
| Life Sciences | 3-10 | |
| Physical Sciences | 3-5 | |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Literature/Humanities | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Exploration | 3-5 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts: Foreign Language Requirement | ||
| Complete one of the following: | 3-16 | |
16 credits in a single foreign language (by coursework or vertical credit) | ||
Foreign language 2020 or 3060 class (C or higher) | ||
Foreign language 1020 class (C or higher) and 12 credits FLATS/FL-GE in another language | ||
Nonnative speakers may use ESL test or specific course(s) | ||
History and Social Science Teaching Emphasis Core Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 1500 | World History to 1500 (SS, GC) | 3 |
| HIST 1510 | World History Since 1500 (SS, GC) | 3 |
| HIST 2700 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 2710 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 3000 | Historical Research Methodologies | 3 |
| Four (4) HIST Upper Division Electives | 12 | |
| Emphasis Requirements | ||
| ECON 2010 | Micro Economics (SS, GC) | 3 |
| ECON 2020 | Macro Economics (SS, GC) | 3 |
| GEOG 1000 & GEOG 1005 | Physical Geography (PS) and Physical Geography Lab (LAB) | 4 |
| GEOG 1300 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 4200 | Geography of Utah | 3 |
| HIST 3870 | History of Utah | 3 |
| POLS 1100 | American Government (AI) | 3 |
| POLS 2100 | Introduction to International Relations (SS, GC) | 3 |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology (SS, GC) | 3 |
| PSY Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
| SOC 1010 | Introduction to Sociology (SS, GC) | 3 |
| SOC Upper Division Elective | 3 | |
Secondary Education Program Admission
To be admitted to the Secondary Education Program and enroll in professional courses:
- USBE R277-504-3 A(3) “requires candidates to maintain a cumulative university GPA of 3.0, and receive a C or better in all education related courses and major required content courses"
and students must pass the appropriate PRAXIS II content area subject test(s). In addition, one of the following must be completed:
- Students with BA/BS degrees in progress must have completed at least 95% of major coursework and have approval of major academic content area department advisor
- Students with completed BA/BS or higher degrees must have their transcripts reviewed by content area department advisor
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 1010 | Foundations/Intro to Education | 3 |
| EDUC 2010 | Intro to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 2400 | Foundations Multicultural/ESL (SS, GC, ALCI) | 3 |
| EDUC 2500 | Instructional Technology in K-12 Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 3110 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| EDUC 2700 | Graduation Planning, Program Application & Career Prep | 0 |
| SCED Licensure Courses | ||
| SS 4700 | Social Studies Curr Methods | 3 |
| SCED 3720 | Reading Writing Content Areas (ALPP) | 2 |
| SCED 4100 | Curriculum and Instruction | 3 |
| SCED 4200 | Secondary Assessment | 2 |
| SCED 4600 | Classroom Management (ALPP) | 3 |
| SCED 4300 | Practicum Seminar | 3 |
| SCED 4900 | Secondary Student Teaching | 10 |
| SCED 4989 | Student Teaching Capstone | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 126 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 40 upper-division credits (3000 and above).
- Complete at least 30 upper-division credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative university GPA 3.0 or higher.
- Grade C or higher in each History and Social Sciences Teaching program required course.
- USBE R277-504-3 A(3) “requires candidates to maintain a cumulative university GPA of 3.0, and receive a C or better in all education related courses and major required content courses"
- Cumulative 3.0 GPA in program prerequisite and professional courses.