History, BA with Teacher Certification (ALP)

Location(s): Alpine

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What is history? History is the study of the change and development of human society and its institutions over time, through inquiry and investigation. The history program at Sul Ross State University offers courses in U.S. History, Native American History, Ancient and Medieval History, European History, Latin American History, World History, and Public History, encouraging students to think critically about the past as well as the present to prepare for the future. The history faculty also sponsors a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society.

This degree is designed for students who wish to teach history at the secondary level in Texas public schools. Additionally, instead of an academic minor, students must complete Teacher Education Program coursework, offered through the Sul Ross Department of Education. The Teacher Education Program is a 24 credit hour program, which must be taken in sequence, culminating with the one-semester student teaching practicum. Students must apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program through the Sul Ross Department of Education.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirements: 10

General Electives: 14

Major Core Requirements: 12 Credit Hours

HIST 2301 - World History to 1500 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 2302 - World History Since 1500 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3309 - History of Texas Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3311 - The Study of History Credit Hours: 3

Restrictive Electives: 18 Credit Hours

Students may choose from among the following:

HIST 3300 - Ancient Civilization Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3301 - The Middle Ages to 1350 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3304 - Europe: 1655-1870 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3305 - Europe: 1870 to the Present Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3306 - History of Native Americans Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3307 - Hist Pre-Columbian Col Mexico Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3308 - History of Mexico Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3310 - History of Western America Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3312 - Amer For Pol Cold War 1945-91 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3313 - Mex-Amer in US History Credit Hours: 3
HIST 3314 - History of African Americans Credit Hours: 3
HIST 4302 - American Diplomatic Hist Credit Hours: 3
HIST 4304 - Hist Immigration Eth in Amric Credit Hours: 3
HIST 4305 - History of Modern Asia Credit Hours: 3
HIST 4314 - Us History: 1600-1783 Credit Hours: 3
HIST 4315 - 19Th Century Us History Credit Hours: 3
HIST 4316 - Readings And Research Credit Hours: 3
May be repeated once.
HIST 4317 - Special Topics Credit Hours: 3
May be repeated for credit when topic varies.
HIST 4320 - 20th Century America Credit Hours: 3
HIST 4321 - History of American Women Credit Hours: 3
HIST 4323 - US Civil War & Reconstruction Credit Hours: 3

Teacher Certification: 24 Credit Hours

Students must apply and be accepted into the Teacher Certification Program with the SRSU Department of Education prior to beginning classes. Classes must be taken sequentially.

EDUA 3300 - Pedagogy & Prof. Resp. Credit Hours: 3
EDUA 3301 - Planning, Instruction & Assmnt Credit Hours: 3
EDUA 3302 - Developmental & Learning Thry. Credit Hours: 3
EDUA 3303 - Mthds & Matrls. for Clsrm. Tea Credit Hours: 3
EDUA 4314 - Reading Skills for Content Sub Credit Hours: 3
EDUA 4322 - Classroom Management Credit Hours: 3
EDUA 4605 - Student Tchng: Secondary Schl Credit Hours: 6

Total Hours: 120

Core Curriculum: 42

University Requirements: 10

Free Electives: 14

Major Core Requirements: 12

Restrictive Electives: 18

Teacher Certification: 24