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Dec 23, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
History (B.A./B.S.) - Teaching Specialization
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Program Coordinator/Contact
Charles Vollan, Associate Professor of History
School of American and Global Studies
West Hall Room 119, Box 510
605-688-4311
Program Information
The history curriculum is adaptable to personal interests and needs, allowing students to explore the past and make connections to the present. Students pursuing a History Teaching Specialization may select either a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in preparation for careers in various fields related to education. The program also provides a necessary background for graduate work or other specialized training.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students with a major in History will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the most important historical events in U.S. History, including an in-depth study of issues facing minorities within the U.S. (Cross-curricular Skill: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the most important historical events beyond the United States. (Cross-curricular Skill: Intercultural Knowledge)
- Interpret the past in context; contextualize the past on its own terms. (Cross-curricular Skill: Diversity, Inclusion and Equity)
- Develop a disciplined, skeptical stand and outlook on the world that demands evidence and a sophisticated use of information. This includes recognizing the difference between strong and weak arguments based on evidence, seeking use of proper citations and peer review in other works. (Cross-curricular Skill: Inquiry and Analysis)
- Demonstrate an awareness that knowledge is often incomplete or imperfect, and thus multiple alternatives must be considered and conclusions are subject to change. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
- Know the difference between primary and secondary documents, demonstrate how and when to cite in the format of the profession.
- Identify and summarize the historical arguments of other scholars.
- Frame a historical question and develop research strategies to address it, generate historical argument that is reasoned and based on evidence selected, arranged and analyzed. (Cross-curricular Skill: Critical and Creative Thinking)
- Effectively navigate the library and online databases, as well as the archives or in the community for primary sources, peer-reviewed literature and book reviews. (Cross-curricular Skill: Information Literacy)
Academic Requirements
Accreditation, Certification, and Licensure
Accreditation
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
South Dakota Department of Education
Certification and Licensure
- Completion of an approved bachelor’s Secondary preparation program.
- Completion of an approved Indian Studies course.
- Pass the state designated content knowledge test or 2.7 GPA in content major coursework.
- Pass the state designated pedagogy test.
- Completion of a Suicide Awareness and Prevention training, available free online through the South Dakota Department of Education.
- Apply online with the South Dakota Department of Education.
- Written recommendation from institution of higher education (SDSU) verifying program completion.
Course Delivery Format
The program provides courses online and face to face on campus and at various off-campus attendance centers.
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Requirements for History Major - Teaching Specialization: 120 Credits
Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
System General Education Requirements
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements
- One declared minor outside of the major prefix OR a second major OR a teaching specialization. The minor may be a traditional minor within one department or it may be interdisciplinary involving more than one department. The minor can be in a different college. The minor must be declared no later than the student’s third semester of enrollment.
- Capstone course in the major discipline
- Upper division coursework Credits: 33
Bachelor of Arts Requirements: 9+
Bachelor of Science Requirements: 13+
System General Education and/or major coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements. Consult program advisor for details. See the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences for additional information about Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science specifications.
US History Electives
Select twelve credits from the following 300-400 level US History Electives. A maximum of 6 credits from a non-History prefix will be accepted towards the major. Credits: 12
World History Electives
Select six credits from the following 300-400 level World History Electives. Credits: 6
Diversity Requirement
One course must be selected from the US History or World History Electives to fulfill the Diversity Requirement. The chosen course counts toward the total US History or World History Electives depending on the course chosen. The following courses fulfill the Diversity Requirement.
Teaching Specialization Requirements
Electives
Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Total Required Credits: 120
Summary of Program Requirements
Bachelor of Arts in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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System General Education Requirements |
30 Credit Hours |
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements* |
9+ Credit Hours |
Major Requirements |
36 Credit Hours |
Teaching Specialization Requirements |
34 Credit Hours |
Electives** |
11 Credit Hours |
Bachelor of Science in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
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System General Education Requirements |
30 Credit Hours |
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Requirements* |
13+ Credit Hours |
Major Requirements |
36 Credit Hours |
Teaching Specialization Requirements |
34 Credit Hours |
Electives** |
13 Credit Hours |
*System General Education Requirements, Major Requirements, and Supporting Coursework may satisfy some or all of the above requirements.
**Taken as needed to complete any additional degree requirements.
Academic Advising Guide Sheet
The goal of the academic advising guide sheets and sample plans of study is to promote undergraduate student success by guiding all students to timely completion of an undergraduate degree. Students are not limited to the course sequence provided for their academic program. Instead, the sample plan of study is one possible path to completing your degree and is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with an academic advisor. The plans also help students prepare for meetings with their academic advisor and track their progress in their selected academic program.
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