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History Education

Overview

Mission Statement

The Department of History and Political Science seeks to foster in their students an awareness of and appreciation for their cultural, historical, and political heritage as well as an understanding of important national and global issues. The department’s curriculum helps develop students’ critical thinking, research, writing, and communication skills in order to prepare them to be effective learners and leaders.

A grade of C- or above must be earned in all courses that are required in a major or a minor.

Objectives for the History Major

The History major develops in students an understanding of and critical outlook toward American and European history and international affairs. The History major prepares students for secondary school teaching, for historical research and for graduate school in history or public history, as well as for other professional fields requiring critical thinking and writing skills.

Requirements

Core Courses

HIST 207The United States to 1865

3
HIST 208The United States Since 1865

3
HIST 312North Dakota History

3
HIST
Non-Western History Course at 300 level or above

3

Plus one of the following courses:

POLS 225Comparative European Governments

3
POLS 233World Politics

3
POLS 335AThe European Union

3
POLS 335BThe European Union

4
POLS 342AAmerican Foreign Policy

3
POLS 342BAmerican Foreign Policy

4
POLS
Any other Current Affairs course

3

All Education majors must pursue the Bachelor of Arts General Education requirements. Additionally, certain General Education courses are mandated for Education majors. Education candidates are required to take the following General Education courses and not select an alternative from other courses within that General Education category. See the Teacher Education section.

Students who plan to teach history must also take co-requirements for teacher certification as required by the Teacher Education Department. They must also have a 12-credit hour concentration in a second social science. See the Teacher Education section.

Plan of Study

Outcomes

  1. By the completion of their program of study, students will demonstrate an understanding of the important historical concepts, theoretical approaches, and major issues and events.
  2. In their capstone courses, students will demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to apply basic research methods, including the proper use and attribution of sources, and the ability to draw appropriate and logical conclusions.
  3. In their capstone courses, students will demonstrate the ability to develop and apply critical thinking skills in the analysis of historical sources and issues.
  4. By their junior and senior years, students will demonstrate competency in information literacy, including the effective use of library resources, databases, and online resources.
  5. By their junior and senior years, students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

The Teacher Education program has adopted the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) standards as its program outcomes. These standards have been adopted by a majority of states, including North Dakota. Candidates in the UJ Teacher Education program will demonstrate competency in the ten InTASC standards, which are:

  1. Learner Development
  2. Learning Differences
  3. Learning Environments
  4. Content Knowledge
  5. Application of Content
  6. Assessment
  7. Planning for Instruction
  8. Instructional Strategies
  9. Professional Learning and Ethical Practice
  10. Leadership and Collaboration