School of Education

History Secondary Education Major and Minor Requirements

Faculty advisors: Professor Diana Hess, 256D Teacher Education Building, 263-4571, dhess@education.wisc.edu; Professor Alan Lockwood, 256A Teacher Education, 263-6262, lockwood@education.wisc.edu. Students not yet admitted to this program should consult with advising staff at Education Academic Services (EAS), Rust-Schreiner Halls, 115 North Orchard Street, 262-1651.

History Major: For Students Graduating Summer 2009 and Before

Complete a minimum of 36 credits. The credits required for program admission must be chosen from courses listed below. At least 15 credits of upper-level major course work (numbered 300-699) must be taken in residence on the UW-Madison campus. Students may also wish to consult with the History undergraduate advisor, 3211 Mosse Humanities Building, 263-1800. Courses are History listings unless otherwise indicated.

Note: Students interested in studying and teaching in a number of social studies disciplines may wish to combine the major listed here with a major in Broad Field Social Studies. This combination allows an individual to develop a depth of study in a particular area of interest while acquiring a broader understanding of the social sciences. The ability to teach a number of social studies courses may increase employment opportunities and this combination will also provide a foundation for certification in additional social studies subject areas at a later date.

History Major: For Students Graduating December 2009 and Later

Complete a minimum of 30 credits. The credits required for program admission must be chosen from courses listed below. At least 15 credits of upper-level major course work (numbered 300-699) must be taken in residence on the UW-Madison campus. Students may also wish to consult with the History undergraduate advisor, 3211 Mosse Humanities Building, 263-1800. Courses are History listings unless otherwise indicated.

Note: Students interested in studying and teaching in a number of social studies disciplines may wish to combine the major listed here with a major in Broad Field Social Studies. This combination allows an individual to develop a depth of study in a particular area of interest while acquiring a broader understanding of the social sciences. The ability to teach a number of social studies courses may increase employment opportunities and this combination will also provide a foundation for certification in additional social studies subject areas at a later date.

History Minor

The History minor may be completed by students in Secondary Education Social Studies or Elementary Education licensing programs. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 is required, based on all History minor course work taken on the UW-Madison campus. The graduation grade point average may be modified by the last 60 credits rule (see Social Studies Education Application and Admission Information).

Secondary Education students may select this minor only if completing a major in another Social Studies certification area. It is not possible to be certified only in a minor area. Interested Secondary Education students must apply and be admitted to the Social Studies program. Admission is limited and competitive. See additional information under the major of choice.

All Secondary students, whether completing their first degree or adding on a teaching minor to a prior certification, should expect to complete a methods course, participate in practicum and student teaching experience, and earn passing scores on a content exam to be recommended for certification. Students wishing to complete a minor must consult with the faculty advisor/program coordinator to discuss its field experience component.

The History minor requires a minimum of 24 credits. No more than three courses may be numbered below 300.

Note: History Secondary Education Major and Minor Requirements were updated summer 2009. Current requirements are listed above. [online change 7/8/09]