B.A. Degree with a Major in History Education, with Secondary Teaching Certification in Social Studies, Grades 8-12

Requirements for the Major

A major in History Education with Secondary Teaching Certification in Social Studies, Grades 8-12, is achieved by completion of the following requirements, in addition to the General Education and electives required for a degree:

Required Core Course

HIS 200

Required Capstone Course

HIS 406.

In extraordinary circumstances, a student may petition to substitute HIS 490A or 490B for HIS 406.

Required Distribution Courses

Seven (7) additional HIS course credits selected by the student in consultation with the Academic Adviser and ensuring that the following distributive criteria are met:

• Minimum of four (4) HIS course credits at the 200- to 400-level. (Neither HIS 200 nor 406 may be used to fulfill any of these.)
• Minimum of one (1) course credit each from American, European, and Non-Western areas (see list below)
• Minimum of one (1) course credit in which the bulk of the course content is pre-1700 (see list below)

The following courses have been approved to satisfy specific Required Distribution Courses.

Students may petition to have transferred courses, independent studies, team initiated studies, internships directed studies, Short Term courses, and other academic experiences counted toward the distribution courses within the major.

It is the intention of the Department that a single course can meet one or more of these distributive requirements. For example, HIS/REL 215: History of Christianity to 1600 could serve as a 200-level class and meet the European and pre-1700 requirements, thus fulfilling three of the seven required distribution courses.

American

HIS 161, 162, 165 (also AFR), 201 (also PSC), 253 (also APS), 310, 356 (also AFR)

European

HIS 101, 102, 140 (also SPN), 209, 210 (also LAT), 215 (also REL), 219, 228 (also WST), 311, 314, 315, 316, 335

Non-Western

HIS 122 (also AST), 123 (also AST), 224, 240 (also REL), 260 (also AFR), 270, 322 (also AST), 323 (also AST)

Pre-1700

HIS 101, 209, 210 (also LAT), 215, 219, 240 (also REL), 311, 314

Required Collateral Courses

A foreign language through the third (103) level. Any student who has taken the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) examination and been admitted to Berea College is not required to take further course work in foreign languages. Students who have proven proficiency through the 103 level also are exempted. Students who have taken the TOEFL examination, and those who have proven proficiency through the 103 level, are required to meet the International Perspective either through further language study or through the World Culture option for that Perspective.

Additional Collateral Course Requirements for Teacher Certification

In addition to meeting the above departmental requirements, the student must select additional collateral courses, chosen in consultation with the History and Education advisers. These must include course work in economics, geography (no longer offered at Berea College), political science, psychology, and sociology. Courses completed in the General Education program may be used with the approval of the History Department.

Required EDS Courses

EDS 150, 228, 311, 349, 355, 479, 480, 481, and 482

Exploring the Major

Students considering History Education as a major should begin exploring the discipline through any of the several introductory courses, choosing one or more that appeals to them. Students should begin their foreign-language study as early as possible. Most 100-level or 200-level courses, except for HIS 200, can serve this purpose. Also see Teacher Education Program below. Students interested in this major are strongly recommended to begin language study as soon as possible to ensure progress through the major.

Admission to the Major

No special curricular requirements must be met for admission to the History component of the major. See the Requirements for all Students Seeking Certification under Education Studies for that program’s admission requirements, including the minimum overall GPA of 2.5.

Course Sequencing Considerations (in order to complete degree requirements within nine terms)

HIS 200 should be taken in the Fall Term of sophomore year; this is especially important for History Education majors because an evaluation of work in this course is needed for the first teaching portfolio. HIS 406 requires senior standing and is offered only once a year. Also see Teacher Education Program sequencing recommendations below.

Proficiency Requirements for Retention in and Completion of the Major

In addition to completing specified course requirements, each student must satisfy departmental standards for effectiveness in written and oral communication.

Admission to and Completion of the Teacher Education Program

Students will begin their teacher certification program with EDS 150, which may be taken as early as the second term of the first year. Those students past their first year (including transfers) will be given priority for registration in EDS 150. Prior to the first day of the EDS 150 class, students must have completed a state criminal records clearance, which takes 6-8 weeks to be processed. Students will learn about this procedure during pre-registration. While taking EDS 150, students will be assigned an Education Studies Adviser. EDS 311 must be completed either prior to or in the eighth term. EDS 228, 349, and 355 (or approved alternative) must be completed prior to the eighth term. EDS 479 and 480, together with a school practicum of 3-4 hours daily, must be taken in the eighth term. Up to two additional course credits may be taken in the eighth term. Only EDS 481 (1 credit) and 482 (3 credits) may be taken in the ninth term. Throughout their preparation, students seeking teacher certification are expected to seek out rich and substantive experiences with students of the ages they plan to teach beyond those associated with EDS courses. Such activities include SFA-related service work (e.g., One-on-One Tutoring), working with after-school programs, summer camp experiences, and the like. Completion of teacher certification requires nine terms. For further information about the Teacher Education Program, Student Teaching, and Recommendation for Certification, see Requirements for all Students Seeking Certification.

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