History (B.A.) with Secondary Social Studies Teaching Certification

Program Overview

History majors wishing to be certified for social studies teaching on the secondary level (grades 7–12) may do so by admission into the Teacher Education Program. In addition to the history major, students use their elective credits for supporting courses in economics, politics, psychology, geography, and education.

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s History program can:

1. Explain past political, social, cultural, economic, and religious practices and structures of United States, Western, and World History
2. Explain the philosophical assumptions and ethical issues of the discipline of history
3. Conduct effective analysis of primary and secondary sources
4. Identify, select, and interpret texts and other cultural resources to produce synthetic interpretations of the past
5. Articulate how historical study creates opportunities for employment, graduate studies, service, and public outreach
6. Develop skills that prepare for work, service, and citizenship beyond graduation
7. Evaluate the historical complexity of human identities, cultures, and societies from the viewpoints of Christian faith traditions

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

Three credits of pre-1865 American History:

Three credits of post-1865 American History:

Three credits of World History, fulfilling QuEST Non-western:

Three additional credits from the following 200-level courses:

Six credits from the following 300-level European:

Three credits from the following 300-level American History:

Six credits from the following 300-level World:

Teaching Certification Requirements

Three credits from the following: (3)

Professional Semester:

QuEST Requirements

*Met by major if student opts to take ARCG 208; student may need an additional free electives to earn 123 credits required for graduation