History—Social Studies (Teacher Certification), B.A.*
Program Status: Discontinued (No New Admissions)
This program is not accepting external or internal applications. Students currently enrolled or previously admitted should consult with an advisor regarding available options, including alternative programs and, where applicable, pathways to complete remaining requirements subject to applicable institutional requirements and approvals.
The History Department in collaboration with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education prepares undergraduate majors to become K-12 certified secondary social studies teachers. Required education courses focus on the socio-historical and theoretical foundations of education, educational psychology, content-specific and multidisciplinary methods, and differentiated instruction for the diverse classroom. Program candidates engage in nurturing clinical experiences that equip them with the practical know-how to plan, implement, and assess effective and engaging lessons. Our primary aim is to create reflective practitioners for today's urban schools.
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO THIS CONCENTRATION ARE:
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0.
- A minimum of B- or better on all education courses
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPLETION OF THIS DEGREE TRACK ARE:
- Completion of NJCU General Education requirements or equivalent
- Successful completion of major in intended content area
- Passing scores on appropriate Praxis II Exam
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Successful completion of clinical experience and clinical practice (student teaching)
Note: For the most updated information on this teaching certification program, students are directed to contact the College of Education as changes may have occurred since publication.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | 6 | |
| HIST 418 | Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (Select a minimum of 3 credits from 2 of the following groups of regional history courses in Europe, Latin America, Africa, Middle East, or Asia): | 6 | |
Europe: | ||
| HIST 156 | Western Civilization 1648 | 3 |
| HIST 160 | Europe in the 20th Century | 3 |
| HIST 255 | The Emergence of Modern Europe | 3 |
Latin America: | ||
| HIST 162 | Introduction to Latin American Civilization | 3 |
Africa: | ||
| AFRO 164 | Introduction to African Civilizations | 3 |
Middle East: | ||
| HIST 168 | Middle East, Past and Present | 3 |
Asia: | ||
| HIST 166 | Introduction to East Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| History Electives (Select a minimum of 15 credits of upper level history courses numbered 300 or higher): | 15 | |
| HIST 305 | Civil War and Reconstruction | 3 |
| HIST 307 | History of Modern Russia | 3 |
| HIST 309 | History of Modern France | 3 |
| HIST 310 | Diplomatic History of the United States | 3 |
| HIST 311 | History of Modern Germany | 3 |
| HIST 312 | Political Dissent in Modern America | 3 |
| HIST 313 | Urban America: The City in American History | 3 |
| HIST 316 | American Sports History | 3 |
| HIST 318 | History and Culture: Cuba and Puerto Rico | 3 |
| HIST 319 | Presidential Elections | 3 |
| HIST 321 | Colonial America (1550-1789) | 3 |
| HIST 322 | Early America | 3 |
| HIST 323 | American Industry and Empire | 3 |
| HIST 324 | Twentieth Century America (1945 to Present) | 3 |
| HIST 329 | Progressivism | 3 |
| HIST 330 | Early England | 3 |
| HIST 331 | History of the Dominican Republic | 3 |
| HIST 332 | History of Modern England | 3 |
| HIST 345 | Comparative Histories of Slavery in the Americas | 3 |
| HIST 346 | The Historian's Craft | 3 |
| HIST 350 | Making of the Middle Ages | 3 |
| HIST 357 | The Ottoman Empire | 3 |
| HIST 359 | The Silk Road | 3 |
| HIST 363 | Medieval Heritage | 3 |
| HIST 365 | Boom and Bust, The US:1870-1940 | 3 |
| HIST 376 | The Twentieth Century Middle East | 3 |
| HIST 401 | Intellectual History of US | 3 |
| HIST 402 | America Social History | 3 |
| Electives (Select a minimum of 12 credits from additional history courses at the 100-400 level): | 12 | |
| AFRO 125 | African American History: From Africa to Emancipation | 3 |
| AFRO 140 | African American History: From Emancipation to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 114 | Immigration In American History | 3 |
| HIST 131 | Metropolitan New York | 3 |
| HIST 133 | Cranks, Critics, and Communards | 3 |
| HIST 150 | American History to 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 152 | American History since 1865 | 3 |
| HIST 154 | U.S. Women's History | 3 |
| HIST 202 | Renaissance and Reformation | 3 |
| HIST 203 | History through Film | 3 |
| HIST 205 | Ancient Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST 209 | History of Punishment | 3 |
| HIST 211 | American Military History | 3 |
| HIST 212 | History of New Jersey | 3 |
| HIST 213 | Select Topic in American History: | 3 |
| HIST 215 | World War II: Pacific and Asia | 3 |
| HIST 216 | World War II: Europe | 3 |
| HIST 231 | The US in the World | 3 |
| HIST 245 | Cities in History | 3 |
| Required General Education Program Courses: | 12 | |
| BIOL 224 | The Human Body (Tier II Scientific and Quantitative Inquiry General Education course) | 3 |
| or BIOL 225 | Human Sexual Biology | |
| MATH 215 | Problem Solving in Mathematics | 3 |
| Restricted Recommended General Education Program Electives: | ||
| LTED 160 | Languages of Power and Social Justice | 3 |
| POLI 217 | Globalization & Governance | 3 |
| HIST 233 | World History: 1400 CE to Present | 3 |
| SOCI 230 | Cities of Industry: Sociological Perspectives | 3 |
| ECON 215 | Personal Finance | 3 |
Please see the BA in Secondary Education catalog page for required education coursework.
Please see the BA in Secondary Education catalog page for required education coursework.