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History, History 7-12 Certification, B.A.


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History, History 7-12 Certification, B.A. Degree Map  

Note: This degree requires a minimum of 127 credit hours.

University Core Requirements (42 hours)


Communication (6 hours)


Language, Philosophy and Culture (3 hours)


Choose ONE of the following courses.

Creative Arts (3 hours)


Choose ONE of the following courses.

U.S. History (6 hours)


Government/Political Science (6 hours)


Social Behavioral Sciences (3 hours)


Public Speaking (3 hours)


Component Area Options (3 hours)


Two 1-hour Life and Physical Science Labs are required co-requisites for the chosen science courses.

College of Human Sciences and Humanities Core Requirements (6 hours)


48 hours of upper-level credit must be C or better.

Humanities Requirement (3 hours)


Choose ONE of the following courses.

Core Requirement (3 hours)


Choose ONE of the following courses.

Additional Information


Grade of C+ or better is required

College of Education Core Requirements (19 hours)


Teacher Education Program (TEP) Admission Requirements


  • Completion of 60 semester credit hours.
  • Completion of prerequisite coursework (EDUC 4310 , INST 3313 , SILC 4315 , and TCED 4102 .)
  • Completion of public speaking requirement.
  • Completion of Basic Skills in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. 2.750 GPA overall or in the last 60 semester credit hours.
  • Completion of 12 semester credit hours in the subject-specific content area for target teacher certification.
  • $37 TEA Admission Fee
  • Application for admission to the Teacher Education Program (TEP).

Major Requirements (45 hours)


Additional History Courses


Choose TWO European History (3300/4300 level) courses. Choose THREE American History (3300/4300 level) courses. Choose ONE Latin American History (3300/4300 level) course. Choose ONE Middle Eastern History (3300/4300 level) course. Choose One History elective (3300/4300 level) course.

Additional Information


GPA of 2.500 or higher required in HIST and LLLS coursework.

Pedagogy Requirements (15 hours)


Additional Information


Teacher Certification Requirements


  • Passing scores on the appropriate state assessments (Texas Examinations of Educator Standards [TExES]) are required for recommendation for teacher certification.
    • 7-12 History TExES #233
    • EC-12 Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities TExES #160
  • All courses outside the University Core must be C- or better unless otherwise stated.

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