Description of the Program
This program is intended for individuals with at least a bachelor's degree in a history or a history-related field who intend to become a secondary history educator (6-12). The program leads to the completion of the graduate degree but also fulfills the requirements for an Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Alternative-A Teaching Certificate in Secondary History (6-12).
Admission Requirements
- Unconditional admission to UAH and major department (if applicable)
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher
- Passing score on required Praxis II Content Area Exam
- Program of Study (POS) on file in Education
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ED 501 | INTRO TO EDUCATION | 0 |
| ED 604 | CONTRIBUTION PSY TO EDUC | 3 |
| ED 609 | CLASSROOM & BEHAVIOR MGMT | 3 |
| ED 524 | TCHNG SOC STUD MID & SEC SCH I | 2 |
| ED 534 | TEACH SOC ST MID & SEC SCHL II | 2 |
| ED 530 | APPLIED MULTICULTURALISM | 3 |
| ED 608 | EXPAND RDG ABIL CONT AREA INST | 3 |
| ED 520 | COMPUTER BASED INSTRUCT'L TECH | 3 |
| ED 607 | EDU LEADER AS EVALUATOR | 3 |
| ED 593 | ED EXCEPT CHILD & YOUTH | 3 |
| ED 698 | HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP | 3 |
| History Content Courses 500+ | 15 | |
| Students are required to complete 200 hours of field experiences throughout the program before their internship. | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 43 | |