History (Teacher Certification), Bachelor of Arts
(Focus: 7TH – 12TH Grade Teacher Certification)
This program leads to a profession which requires an occupational license as defined under Texas Occupations Code 58.001 This requires that all applicants seeking to become licensed must undergo a criminal background check prior to licensure. Students in this program should check with the College of Education and P-16 Integration on the requirements for a criminal background check prior to student teaching.
As an integral part of a liberal arts education, history courses introduce students to different historical eras, diverse cultures, famous and ordinary women and men, and a variety of geographical settings. Our courses challenge students to think critically, express themselves clearly, and become informed and responsible citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. Students majoring or minoring in history may become teachers or seek employment in business or government. History is an excellent background for those who wish later to go to law school or enter journalism.
Note: For a PDF version of the degree requirements for this program go to the Undergraduate Programs page on the UTRGV website.
Core Curriculum Requirements – 42 Hours
Students must fulfill the Core Curriculum requirements.
Major Requirements – 45 Hours (39 advanced)
History Core – 15 hours (9 advanced)
Required
History Electives – 30 hours (30 advanced)
Choose 6 hours of United States History courses from:
| HIST 3320 | Colonial America to 1763 | 3 |
| HIST 3321 | The United States, Revolution, and the New Nation, 1763-1815 | 3 |
| HIST 3322 | Rise of the American Nation, 1815-1848 | 3 |
| HIST 3323 | Era of Sectional Conflict, 1848-1877 | 3 |
| HIST 3324 | The Emergence of Modern America, 1877-1929 | 3 |
| HIST 3325 | Twentieth Century America | 3 |
| HIST 3326 | Indians of North America | 3 |
| HIST 3327 | The American Military Experience | 3 |
| HIST 3328 | History of the American Presidency | 3 |
| HIST 3329 | American Legal History | 3 |
| HIST 3330 | The U.S. as a World Power | 3 |
| HIST 3331 | History of American Religious Traditions | 3 |
| HIST 3332 | Mexican-American History | 3 |
| HIST 3334 | History of the American West | 3 |
| HIST 3335 | American Environmental History | 3 |
| HIST 4321 | The Spanish Southwest to 1821 | 3 |
| HIST 4322 | American Southwest and Borderlands after 1821 | 3 |
| HIST 4323 | History of the Old South | 3 |
| HIST 4324 | History of the New South since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST 4325 | The United States, War, Prosperity, and Depression, 1917-1945 | 3 |
| HIST 4326 | The United States since 1945 | 3 |
| HIST 4327 | History of the American Family and Childhood | 3 |
| HIST 4328 | Gender in the American West | 3 |
| HIST 4329 | Black History and Thought | 3 |
| HIST 4330 | Race and Ethnicity in America | 3 |
| HIST 4331 | Mexican-American Civil Rights | 3 |
| HIST 4332 | Chicano Movement | 3 |
Europe, Latin America, World, or Asian/Middle Eastern History – 6 hours (6 advanced)
Choose two courses from the following areas:
May choose one European History course from:
May choose one Latin American History course from:
May choose one World History course from:
May choose one Asian/Middle Eastern History course from:
Advanced History Electives – 18 hours (18 advanced)
Choose 18 advanced hours of History. HIST 3301 does not fulfill the HIST elective requirement.
Teacher Certification – 27 Hours (24 advanced)
Area of Certification: History (7-12)
| EDFR 2301 | Intercultural Context of Schooling | 3 |
| EDUC 3301 | The Teaching Profession and Student Learning in Contemporary Schools | 3 |
| EDUC 3302 | Knowledge of Student Development and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 3304 | Instructional Planning and Assessment in Culturally Sustaining Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 3306 | Evidence-Based Teaching in Positive Learning Environments | 3 |
| EDUC 4306 | Implementing and Assessing Effective Secondary Content Pedagogy | 3 |
| READ 4305 | Disciplinary Literacy in Content Area Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 4611 | Student Teaching Secondary or All-Level | 6 |
Free Electives – 6 Hours
Complete 6 hours of free electives.
Total Credit Hours: 63
Total Credit Hours: 120
Admission, Progression, And Graduation Requirements, if applicable:
Progression requirements
Majors must earn a ‘C’ or better in HIST 3300 before taking advanced courses, or may progress at the discretion of the instructor. For teacher certification, students must apply for admission and be accepted to the College of Education and P-16 Integration prior to enrolling in teacher certification courses, except for EDFR 2301 which is open to all students. Students unable to be admitted to EDUC 4611 will be required to substitute 6 advanced hours, as recommended by advisor.