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Department of History B.A. with a Major in History Minor in HistoryB.A. in the Teaching of History Distinction 913 University Hall (UH) History is the study of the human past. It is both a subject matter and a way of thinking—a discipline. No people, no time, no place is neglected in the investigation of the human community’s historical record. And no method is alien to the historian’s quest for understanding. The historian’s interests embrace the permanent and changing concerns of our civilization: the individual and society; the emergence of nations; the rise and fall of empires; race and ethnicity; class, gender, and status; war and revolution; science and technology; slavery and emancipation; dictatorship and democracy; rural life and urbanization; the struggle for empowerment waged by minorities, women, and workers; the life of the mind; religion; and culture. Because every succeeding generation has new questions to ask of the past, history is constantly being rewritten. The discipline of history rests on the critical reading and evaluation of evidence. It sharpens reading and writing skills and gives students practice in the use of these basic tools of modern life. The study of history is excellent preparation for jobs in a wide variety of fields, including business, journalism, government, libraries, museums, and the law. Degree Requirements—Major in History To earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree from UIC, students must complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of History degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
LAS Course Requirements See Course Requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for a list of courses to Major Requirements
a HIST 300 fulfills the Writing-in-the-Discipline requirement. History majors, in consultation with the director of undergraduate studies, shall define a field of concentration consisting of at least 12 semester hours (4 courses) beyond the 100-level. To complete the history major, students will write a research paper based on primary sources in a 400-level course of their choosing. Electives
To view a recommended plan of study for the major in History, please visit the LAS Web site at http://www.uic.edu/las/college/info/fygp. Students from other disciplines who want to minor in history must complete 15 semester hours with at least 9 semester hours at the 200-level or above. B.A. in the Teaching of History Degree Requirements—Teaching of History To earn a Bachelor of Arts in the Teaching of History degree from UIC, students must complete University, college, and department degree requirements. The Department of History degree requirements are outlined below. Students should consult the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for additional degree requirements and college academic policies.
a The LAS Course Requirements range from 43 to 64 semester hours. Some of the Major Requirements and Prerequisite and Collateral courses listed below fulfill part of this requirement. LAS Course Requirements See Course Requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section for a list of courses to fulfill this requirement. Major Requirements
a HIST 106 and 114 count toward the field of African, Asian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American history. Teaching of History majors, in consultation with their advisor, shall designate one of the fields of history listed above as their field of concentration, consisting of at least 9 semester hours (3 courses) beyond the 100-level in that field. To complete the Teaching of History major, students will write a research paper based on primary sources in a 400-level course of their choosing. All teacher education majors are assigned a department advisor and should seek advising before each semester’s registration. Prerequisite and Collateral Courses
a ECON 120 and 121 also apply toward the LAS social sciences requirement. Students are encouraged but not required to take ANTH 101, GEOG 100, POLS 101, PSCH 100, and SOC 100. Additional Requirements for Teacher Certification
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In addition to specified coursework in the major field, the teacher education student must fulfill certain other requirements as well as maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00 in the major, a 3.00/4.00 in required education courses, and a cumulative GPA of 2.50/4.00. For detailed information, see the Program Guide for Teacher Education in History, available from the secondary education coordinator in the Department of History. The teaching certificate is not automatically awarded upon successful completion of certification and degree requirements. Before the certificate is issued, the candidate must file an application for the Illinois teaching certificate in the Council on Teacher Education. The candidate must also pass a series of examinations required by the Illinois State Board of Education. The Basic Skills Tests must be passed prior to applying for candidacy in the Council on Teacher Education. The Content Area Tests must be passed before the candidate is allowed to student teach. The assessment of Professional Teaching must be passed prior to certification. For more information on application procedures, contact the Council on Teacher Education located in EPASW 3015. See Council on Teacher and Secondary Education Programs in the College of Education section. To view a recommended plan of study for the Bachelor of Arts in the Teaching of History, please visit the LAS Web site http://www.uic.edu/las/college/info/fygp. The department offers the following two options:
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