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2022-2023 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
History, B.A. Secondary Education Concentration
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Advisement for the major is available from the History Department
History, B.A. Secondary Education Concentration Curriculum Guide (Suggested 4-Year Plan of Study)
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Complete 10 courses in history with a minimum GPA of 2.0 (C).
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Complete 6 courses in history at the 300/400 level, including the Proseminar course and the Research Seminar Capstone (both C or better).
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Transfer students must complete at least 15 credits of history with a C or better at SU.
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Graduate school candidates are encouraged to develop a reading proficiency in at least one foreign language.
Nabb Center, History Club
Students interested in more detailed information regarding either a major or a minor in history should contact the department. Students may not use courses to satisfy requirements both in the minor and in the major. All students are encouraged to use the rich resources of the Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, which enables intensive study in local history, family history, archaeology and folklore. The History Department sponsors an active history social club which undertakes educational trips to historic sites and takes part in numerous collegial activities on campus.
Checklist
This checklist is an unofficial tool for planning. Matriculated students and advisors should consult the Academic Requirements Report in GullNet before and after registering for classes each semester to track academic progress.
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University Undergraduate Major Policies
- Refer to the program page for this major and the Courses section of this catalog for approved prerequisites and General Education courses.
- Requirements may not equal 120 credit hours. Students must register for additional electives to complete 120 credits required for graduation.
- All graduates must have a minimum of 30 credits of 300/400-level courses with C grade or above; at least 15 of those credits must be taken at SU.
- Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 for graduation.
- Students must complete at least 30 credit hours by direct classroom instruction and/or laboratory experience.
- Students must take 30 of the last 37 credit hours at SU.
- It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy graduation requirements. Please refer to the program page of this catalog for detailed major requirements.
- Students must apply online for graduation by November 15 for May and by May 15 for December.
General Education Requirements
Please Note: Check Major Requirements section below for a list of General Education requirements that are fulfilled by the major.
Group I: English Composition and Literature (2 Courses)
A. C or Better in One of the Following
B. Select One Course From:
Literature course (from either ENGL or MDFL Depts.) 4 Hour(s) Credit:
Group II: History (2 Courses)
A. Select One Course From:
B. Select One Course From:
Group III: Humanities and Social Sciences (3 Courses)
A. Select One Course from One of the Following 7 Areas:
B. Select One Course from One of the Following 10 Areas:
C. Select One Course from Either Group IIIA or IIIB (Course must be from a different area than previously selected)
- ART, COMM, DANC or THEA, MDFL, MUSC, PHIL, ANTH, CADR, ECON or FINA, EDFN, ENVR, Human GEOG, POSC, PSYC, SOCI 3-4 Hour(s) Credit
Course: OR - HONR 112 - Issues in the Social Sciences 4 Hour(s) Credit
OR - HONR 211 - Issues in the Humanities 4 Hour(s) Credit
Group IV: Natural Science, Math and Computer Science (4 courses)
A. Select Courses with Laboratories from at Least Two of the Following Four Areas:
BIOL, CHEM, GEOL or Physical GEOG, PHYS 4 Hour(s) Credit:
B. Select One Course (Need Not be a Lab) from One of the Following Areas:
C. Select One Course From:
MATH 3-4 Hour(s) Credit:
Group V: Health Fitness (1 Course)
General Education Requirements Fulfilled by Major
IIA (World History), IIB (History), IIIB (Social Science) Required Survey Courses (at Least 2 Courses)
If taking additional survey courses beyond those indicated here, list in the Elective courses spaces below. NOTE: Secondary Education students are encouraged to take both HIST 101 & HIST 102 Choose at Least 1 from the Following:
Choose at Least 1 from the Following:
Methods & Craft (2 Courses with C or Better)
Non-U.S./Non-European Courses (Choose 2)
Circle courses taken and write in Elective courses spaces below, unless already checked above. *If taking HIST 430 for this requirement, you must take an additional HIST elective to meet the 10-course requirement for the major. * with appropriate topic and with approval Complete 6 Courses in History (4 of Which Must Be at the 300/400 Level, Which Include the Non-U.S./Non-European Courses)
- HIST 4 Hour(s) Credit
- HIST 4 Hour(s) Credit
- HIST 4 Hour(s) Credit
- HIST 4 Hour(s) Credit
- HIST 4 Hour(s) Credit
- HIST 4 Hour(s) Credit
Language Requirement
- Demonstrate 102-level proficiency in a foreign language.
Required Electives
* If student is pursuing the social studies minor, see department advisor and minor coordinator for necessary requirements. Pre-Professional Education Requirements
Foundations (with Grades of C or Better)
Competency Tests
Show satisfactory results on Praxis Core, SAT or ACT examinations as defined by the Maryland State Department of Education (see education advisor regarding passing scores) OR have a minimum cumulative SU GPA of 3.0.*
*Note: Students who enter the professional teaching program with a 3.0 GPA in lieu of basic skills test scores must also graduate with a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to obtain their teacher certification in the State of Maryland. See education advisor for approval to take this option.
Professional Program Admission Requirements
In order to enroll in professional education program courses, students must meet the following requirements: - Complete an application for formal admission to the Professional Program. Obtain written approval of the application from both content and education advisors.
- Complete a minimum of 56 college credits with a minimum of 2.50 GPA, including transfer credits.
- Have a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major, including transfer credits.
- Complete all pre-professional requirements.
- Complete four courses in the major field.
Professional Education Requirements
Methods (with Grades of C or Better)
Spring Semester Junior Year
Fall Semester Senior Year
Internship and Seminar - 14 Hours
Candidates must meet the following requirements for internship:
- Complete the written application for internship.
- Complete a minimum of 90 credits including methods and at least 8 courses of the academic major (secondary and K-12 programs). • Have an overall GPA of at least 2.50 including transfer credit.
- Have a minimum GPA of at least 2.75 in the academic major courses, including transfer credit, as defined by the academic department.
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 in professional education courses with no grade below C. Students may repeat education courses only once.
- Obtain verification of completion of requirements from the coordinator of clinical practice.
Graduation Requirement
Official scores on all certification examinations required by the State of Maryland must be sent from the testing company to Salisbury University as a requirement for graduation. Scores on the edTPA must be among those sent to the University before graduation.
Praxis II and edTPA (must be taken before graduation)
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