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History/Social Science with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure (B.A. in History)

History (B.A.)

The study of history aims to improve an understanding of the modern world through a perspective that enables evaluation of both its mature and its underdeveloped conditions. The history program at Marymount focuses primarily on the areas of European and American history. Resources for the study of history in the Washington area are extraordinary, and many students find opportunities to witness firsthand history-making events in this capital city.

The history major — traditionally a preparation for careers in law, business, teaching, research, and many other fields — includes courses essential to the study of the European and American traditions. The requirements of the major are deliberately flexible to accommodate a variety of options within the discipline and with other fields of study.

Internship opportunities in the Washington area are outstanding. The study abroad program offers internship and study programs in numerous locations. The most popular destinations include England, Ireland, and Italy.

History majors are encouraged to consider a minor concentration in another discipline.

Upon successful completion of the history program, students will be able to

demonstrate knowledge of historical events through analysis of their causes and interrelationships, and by application of theories of historical interpretation to those events;
demonstrate satisfactory skills in the development of a research question, its analysis, and the application of evidence from primary and/or secondary sources that pertain to that question, and complete a well-written paper presenting analysis of the research findings related to that question; and
present themselves as professionals by effectively utilizing their critical analysis, problem solving, and communication skills in applied settings such as an internship or student teaching.

Minors are offered in history and public history, as well as a secondary-level teaching licensure program.

Degree Requirements — History

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details. History majors will satisfy the three-course university Writing-Intensive (WI) requirement in the following way: HI 250 Research and Writing and HI 420 Senior Seminar, and one elective course from HI 322 Colonial and Revolutionary America and HI 365 History of Medieval Europe.

Major Requirements

To fulfill the requirements of the major, all students in this program will take the following coursework in a sequence determined in collaboration with a faculty advisor. Some courses also satisfy Liberal Arts Core and/or University Requirements.

HI 203 Western Civilization I

HI 204 Western Civilization II

HI 210 History of the United States to 1877

HI 211 History of the United States since 1877

HI 250 Research and Writing

HI 400 Internship

HI 420 Senior Seminar

Twenty-four (24) credits in history electives

Sample Degree Plan — History

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

HI 203 Western Civilization I (HI-1 core course) § *

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

Mathematics (MT) core course*

POL 104 American Government (SS-1 core course)*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

Year One — Spring

HI 204 Western Civilization II (HI-1 core course) *

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) core course*

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

Natural Science (NS) core course*

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)*

Year Two — Fall

HI 210 History of the U.S. to 1877 (HI-1 core course) § *

HI 250 Research and Writing § *

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy (PH-1 core course)*

One (1) elective

Year Two — Spring

HI 211 History of the U.S. since 1877 (Hi-1 core course)§ *

One (1) 300-level history (HI-2) core course § *

Fine Arts (FNA) or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Introductory Social Science (SS-1) or Natural Science (NS) core course*

One (1) elective

Year Three — Fall

Two (2) 300-level history courses §

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

Two (2) electives

Year Three — Spring

Two (2) 300/400-level history courses §

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

Advanced Social Science (SS-2) core course (politics recommended)*

One (1) elective

Year Four — Fall

Two (2) 300/400-level history courses §

Three (3) electives

Year Four — Spring

HI 400 Internship § **

HI 420 Senior Seminar § *

One (1) 300-level history course §

One (1) elective

§ Requirement for the major

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

** Internship may be taken for 6 credits or 3 credits plus one (1) 300-level history course. HI 400 fulfills the University Requirement for Experiential Learning.

History/Social Science with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure (B.A. in History)

This program of study allows students to complete a baccalaureate degree in history and also be licensed to teach secondary history and social science at the end of four years. Students pursuing licensure in this manner complete all requirements necessary for Virginia licensure, including field experiences and student teaching.

Admission Requirements: Students in this program must seek admission to the teacher licensure program and apply for student teaching. See the education section for admission requirements and procedures.

Degree Planning: Students in this program must take courses as specified to ensure fulfillment of state licensure requirements. In addition to working with a history advisor, students should see an education advisor in the School of Education and Human Services for further assistance in degree planning.

Also, course rotations vary and not every course is available each semester. Course rotations are specified in the Course Description section of this catalog. Individual advising is important to ensure meeting all major and teaching licensure requirements.

Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of C is needed in all professional studies courses required for licensure.

Degree Requirements — History/Social Science with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure

Liberal Arts Core and University Requirements

See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core for details. Writing-Intensive course requirements for this program are satisfied in this way: HI 250 Research and Writing, HI 322 Colonial and Revolutionary America, and HI 420 Senior Seminar. (If the student elects to take HI 325D Virginia and the Old South, another Writing-Intensive designated course must be substituted for HI 322 Colonial and Revolutionary America.)

Major Requirements

BIO 110 Introduction to Environmental Science

ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics

ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics

ED 250 Introduction to Teaching and Learning

ED 327S Curriculum Design: Secondary Education

ED 337 Reading in the Content Areas

ED 452 Managing the Classroom #

ED 460S Student Teaching: Secondary Level #

GEO 201 Introduction to Geography

HI 203 Western Civilization I

HI 204 Western Civilization II

HI 210 History of the United States to 1877

HI 211 History of the United States since 1877

HI 214 Introduction to World History

HI 250 Research and Writing

HI 311 Modern European History: 1914 to the Present or HI 350 Modern United States History

HI 322 Colonial and Revolutionary America

or HI 325D Virginia and the Old South

HI 385 Approaches to Teaching Secondary History/Social Science

HI 420 Senior Seminar

Twelve (12) credits in 300-level history courses

POL 102 International Relations

POL 103 Comparative Politics

POL 104 American Government

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development

PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities

# ED 452 and ED 460S must be taken at the same time.

Sample Degree Plan — History/Social Science with Secondary-Level Teaching Licensure

Please note that this is a sample plan; all students must consult with an advisor in making course selections.

Year One — Fall

HI 203 Western Civilization I (HI-1 core course) § *

EN 101 Composition I (WR core course)*

POL 104 American Government (SS-1 core course)*

DSC 101 DISCOVER First-Year Seminar*

One (1) mathematics (MT) core course*

Year One — Spring

HI 204 Western Civilization II § *

EN 102 Composition II (WR core course)*

POL 103 Comparative Politics §

PSY 110 Human Growth and Development (SS-1 core course) § *

TRS 100 Theological Inquiry (TRS-1 core course)

Year Two — Fall

HI 210 History of the U.S. to 1877 § *

HI 250 Research and Writing § *

BIO 110 Introduction to Environmental Science (NS core course) § *

ECO 210 Principles of Microeconomics (SS-1 core course) § *

POL 102 International Relations §

Year Two — Spring

HI 211 History of the U.S. since 1877 § *

ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics §

ED 250 Introduction to Teaching and Learning §

PH 200 Introduction to Philosophy

One (1) 300-level history course §

Year Three — Fall

HI 214 Introduction to World History §

HI 311 Modern European History: 1914 to the Present § * or HI 350 Modern United States History (HI-2 core course) § *

HI 322 Colonial and Revolutionary America § * or HI 325D Virginia and the Old South § *

ED 327S Curriculum Design: Secondary Education §

Year Three — Spring

HI 385 Approaches to Teaching Secondary History and Social Science §

ED 337 Reading in the Content Area §

GEO 201 Introduction to Geography §

Introductory Literature (LT-1) core course*

Advanced Theology/Religious Studies (TRS-2) or Theological Ethics (TRS-E) core course*

Year Four — Fall

Two (2) 300/400-level history courses §

PSY 341 Psychology of Individuals with Exceptionalities (SS-2 core course) § *

Fine Arts (FNA) or Advanced Literature (LT-2) core course*

Advanced Philosophy (PH-2) or Philosophical Ethics (PH-E) core course*

Year Four — Spring

HI 420 Senior Seminar § *

One (1) 300-level history course §

ED 452 Managing the Classroom §

ED 460S Student Teaching § *

§ Requirement for the major and/or teaching licensure

* Fulfills Liberal Arts Core/University Requirements. See University Requirements and the Liberal Arts Core and Course Descriptions for further information.

History (Minor)

Minor Requirements

HI 203-HI 204 Western Civilization I and II or HI 210-HI 211 History of the United States to 1877 and History of the United States since 1877

Fifteen (15) additional credits in history courses, nine (9) of which must be from courses numbered 300 or above

Public History (Minor)

The public history minor is an innovative, interdisciplinary program providing the kinds of skills and information associated with careers in museums, historical societies, national parks, corporate archives, and heritage tourism industries. Capitalizing upon Marymount’s proximity to some of the nation’s premiere cultural and historical institutions, it combines hands-on experience with traditional coursework.

Minor Requirements

HI 295 Introduction to Public History

Fifteen (15) credits (minimum) from the following: COM/GD 205 Video Production I, COM/GD 304 Video Production II, GD 104 Software Lab IV: WordPress, GD 200 Electronic Publishing, GD 301 History of Graphic Design, ID 351 History of Interiors II, ID 452 American Interiors, ID 453 Modern Design and Architecture, ID 454 Historic Preservation. Working in consultation with the history faculty, students may also take relevant courses through the consortium and may arrange internships at public history agencies.

NOTES: HI 295 Introduction to Public History is offered in the fall semester, odd years, and is to be taken before other courses in the program.

To ensure adequate contextual grounding, non-history majors must also take both Western civilization courses (HI 203-204) or both U.S. history courses (HI 210-211).

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