Grand Canyon University The College of Humanities and Social Sciences 22 courses 120 total credits
(Initial Program–Leads to Initial Teacher Licensure) Grand Canyon University's Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education degree program is designed to provide future middle and high school teachers with the content knowledge they need to be successful teachers of history and social studies. While completing a solid path in historical content, learners will complete the methodological courses necessary to become certified secondary educators. All education courses will be designed and offered by the College of Education. The format and courses of this regionally accredited and Arizona State Board of Education approved program are designed to maximize the content knowledge that the teacher candidate will possess upon graduation. Teacher candidates will attain an extensive breadth and depth of content knowledge as well as research-based pedagogical practices prior to entering the classroom. This program prepares graduates to use the skills of the historian such as research, critical thinking, and effective communication in their future educational settings. Teacher candidates must have access to a grade 6-12 classroom to complete the program and practicum assignments, which guide them through 85 hours of observational experiences. The final semester of this Secondary Education program includes a full-time, 15-week student teaching component. Candidates are responsible for contacting their state department of education for licensure requirements and program approval
| Total General Education | 34-40 credits |
| Total History for Secondary Education Major | 80 credits |
| Total Electives | 0-6 credits |
| Total Bachelor of Arts in History for Secondary Education | 120 credits |
Required General Education (Included in General Education totals credits, applied to the Global Awareness competency.)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIS-110 | World History Themes | 4 |
| HIS-327 | Community History | 4 |
History for Secondary Education Major
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