History for Adolescent Education (Social Studies)

Foundational Courses (9 credits)

At least 6 credits of Foundational Courses must be completed to declare the major. The remaining 3 credits can be completed along with the major.

Major (33 credits)

Geography (6 credits)

Political Science & Economics (6 credits)

History (21 credits)

A maximum of 6 credits in history courses at the 100-level and a minimum of 9 credits in history courses at the 300-level or above. Foundational courses do not count toward the History credits.

World/Non-US History (12 credits)

including a least three credits in each of the following categories (courses may be used to count toward only one category; described category must comprise 50% or more of course content for course to qualify):

1) Pre-1800
2) non-Europe
3) Europe
4) One additional World/Non-US History

US History (6 credits)

all above the 100-level

Keystone Course in History (3 credits)

SWIM or SYNC: History Practicum or any dedicated seminar or Honors course at the 400 level approved by the Undergraduate Advisor and/or the Department Chair, as involving significant writing in the major (“SWIM”) or graduate-level history course (700-level) available with permission to graduating seniors (Senior Year Non-Traditional Course; “SYNC”)