Teacher Certification in History (8-12)

Students desiring to certify to teach History in a public school, grades 8-12, will complete a B.A. or B.S. degree in History.

See History B.A. Degree or History B.S. Degree for full degree requirements.

Degree Requirements

Academic Core - 63 hours

see Bachelor of Arts Degree Academic Core

NOTE: Students must fulfill all core curriculum requirements. If strongly recommended options are not selected, other appropriate courses must be selected to complete the block(s),

B.A.or B.S. History Major Required Courses – 30 hours

12 hours (6 upper level ) at UMHB

12 hours minimum upper level

HIST 1311	Histry of World Civilizatns to 1500	3
HIST 1312	History of World Civiliztns sn 1500	3
HIST 2311	American History to 1877	3
HIST 2312	American History since 1877	3
HIST 2340	Historical Inquiry, Rsrch & Method	3
HIST 3313	History of Texas	3
HIST	Upper Level US History
HIST	Upper Level Non-US History
HIST	Upper Level Electives	1
HIST	Upper Level Electives	2
HIST 4090	History Capstone	0

Students must earn a “C” or better for courses in this major.

In addition, students will need to fulfill general requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree and the certification requirements of the College of Education. This option is available for certification only.

See the Political Science department listing for the Social Studies 8-12 composite major, History minor option.

Admission to Teacher Education Program:

Cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.5. A minimum 2.75 GPA and no grades lower than a “C” are required in Academic Support & Professional Development.