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Bachelor of Arts in History - Social Studies/Secondary Education Concentration
Bachelor of Arts in History - Social Studies/Secondary Education Concentration

Bachelor of Arts in History - Social Studies/Secondary Education Concentration

  • ID:SFU10055
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Saint Francis University Online Application
  • Secondary/High School Transcripts and notarized English translations

English requirements

International Students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency. The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement:

  • TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, EIKEN or PTE Academic scores, or IB score of 5 or higher on the English A 1 or 2 exams.

Course Information

A professional program which combines the major with specialized courses in education and leads to secondary teacher certification. For students wishing to extend their learning experience beyond the classroom, a variety of internship opportunities
are available. 

The History, B.A., Social Studies/Secondary Education Concentration option prepares candidates for Pennsylvania grades 7-12 certification. Students seeking Secondary Education certification must complete all requirements of the content area degree.

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Major Requirements: 36 credits

  • Europe and the World 1500-1815
  • Europe and the World Since 1815
  • The United States to 1877
  • The United States Since 1877
  • World History (Asian Perspectives) 1200-1800
  • World History (Asian Perspectives) Since 1800
  • Historian’s Craft
  • Junior History Seminar
  • History Capstone
  • 12 additional credits in History, with no more than one course below the 300 level

Collateral Requirements: 33 credits

  • Principles of Economics I
  • Or Principles of Economics II
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • General Sociology
  • Cultural Diversity
  • Philosophy, Ethics, and Education
  • American National Government
  • World Politics
  • Select one from:
    • Democracy and Dictatorship: Comparative Politics in the Modern World
    • War and Peace: International Relations in the Modern World
    • U.S. Foreign Policy
  • Select one from:
    • Constitutional Law
    • Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
  • 6 credits in Math

Courses Required for the Concentration: (36 credits)

  • Educational Psychology
  • Introduction to Special Education
  • The Diverse Learner in Secondary Settings
  • Linguistic Diversity in the Classroom
  • Foundations of Reading
  • Or  Reading and Writing in the Content Areas in Middle and High School
  • Education Seminar: Teacher as Reflective Practitioner
  • Middle/ Secondary Methods I
  • Methods II
  • Student Teaching
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Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $1769 per year

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