Modern History and Secondary Education, BA

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Please see catalog section on applying for TEP Admission processes and other program requirements for additional information. The UMW Department of Education strongly recommends that candidates consider licensure in the Interdisciplinary Social Science, BA . This broadfield degree is highly sought in Montana schools. A Coaching Option is also available with any teaching major, but does not lead to licensure.

Credit Requirements

Select 2 course/8 credits from the following

Any two HSTA/HSTR course at a 300 or 400 level not previously taken 4 Credit(s)

Select 1 course/4 credits from the following Capstone options:

HSTA 498 - Internship/Cooperative Education 1-15 Credit(s)
HSTA 499 - Senior Project/Thesis 1-15 Credit(s)
HSTR 498 - Internship/Cooperative Education 1-15 Credit(s)
HSTR 499 - Senior Project/Thesis 1-15 Credit(s)
HPSS rubric 494 Seminar/Workshop 4 Credit(s)
HPSS department rubrics include: ANTY/GPHY/HSTA/HSTR/PHL/PSCI/PSYX/SOCI

Education Professional Core: 36 Credits

EDU 201 - Introduction to Education With Field Experience 4 Credit(s)
EDU 222 - Educational Psychology & Child Development 4 Credit(s)
EDU 306 - School Law & Advocacy for All K -12 Learners 4 Credit(s)
EDU 311 - Cultures, Diversity, & Ethics in Global Education 4 Credit(s)
EDU 371 - Foundations of Educational Technology for Secondary Schools 2 Credit(s)
EDU 382 - Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction 4 Credit(s)
EDU 444 - Classroom Management in Secondary Schools 4 Credit(s)
EDU 481 - Content Area Literacy 2 Credit(s)
EDU 497H - Methods: 5-12 Social Studies 4 Credit(s)
HEE 340 - Methods of Health Education 4 Credit(s)

Student Teaching: 8-12 Credits

EDU 495S - Student Teaching: 5 -12 2-15 Credit(s)
EDU 494 - Teacher Work Sample 2 Credit(s)

Electives: 4 Credits

Choose elective credits from any college-level catalog courses to bring degree total to 128.

Modern History And Secondary Education Total Credits: 128 Credits

Additional Modern History and Secondary Education Degree and Course Information

Technology Requirement: Before registering for EDU 371 students must have earned a passing score on the Information & Technology Literacy Exam, or at least a B- on either COMS 115 Computer Basics for Educators (4 credits) or CAPP 131 Basic Microsoft Office (4 credits).

Students in an internship program (e.g. Class 5 teachers) will substitute EDU 498 - Internship or EDU 495S . Consult with the their Post Baccalaureate advisor to determine appropriate number of credits.

Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED for adults, children and infants is required for all education majors prior to student teaching. ECP 100 is recommended to fulfill this requirement.

Modern History and Secondary Education, BA

Credit Requirements

General Education: 32 Credits

Highly Recommended General Education Courses

Modern History Major Core: 44 Credits

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