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.