This program leads to certification to teach grades 1-6 in the public schools. Students entering the program will graduate after four years with a Bachelor of Science degree in History/Social Studies/Childhood Education. Please see the Childhood Education (B.S.) program page in the catalog for a complete overview of the Academic Standards required for this academic program.
History Requirements
Childhood Education Core Requirements
Required Support Courses
Workshops
Optional Middle Childhood Certification
Students desiring Middle Childhood (Specialist) Certification with a History major must complete the BS degree in History/Childhood Education shown above and also complete the following requirements:
Additional Information
All students in education are required to subscribe to a designated portfolio system.
Academic Standards for Students in Programs with Childhood Education
- To enter or remain in a program with Childhood Education a student must maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.000.
- Students must achieve and maintain a cumulative average of 3.000 in all Childhood Education major course requirements prior to entry into the methods courses (300-level EDU courses).
- To be eligible for student teaching, a student must have achieved a 3.000 cumulative average in teacher education coursework.
- Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses required for the Childhood Education program (including EDU and Liberal Arts support courses).
- Students must maintain a 3.000 cumulative average in their liberal arts major.
The following is a general schedule for the History/Social Studies/ Childhood Education major. Check all course descriptions for prerequisites before planning your course schedule. Other course sequences are possible. Consult your advisor or the History or Education Program Coordinator. Note also that one can introduce flexibility into this recommended sequence by shifting History requirement slots around to allow one to pursue other courses of personal interest or compensate for scheduling conflicts. A student interested in also completing the Middle Childhood certification should consult with her advisor and the faculty in the intended area of focus about a possible sequence of courses.