History (BA) - Secondary Education Track

Program of Study

Core Requirements

Area A Essential Skills
ENGL 1101English Composition I (minimum grade of C)3
ENGL 1102English Composition II (minimum grade of C)3
Select one of the following:3
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling
College Algebra
Pre-Calculus
Applied Calculus
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
Elementary Statistics
Area A Total9
Area B Institutional Options 1
B1: Select 3 hours of following courses:3
Public Speaking
Any Foreign Language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002
B2: Select 1 or 2 hours of the following courses:1-2
Scholarship Across the Disciplines
Introduction to Servant Leadership
Perspectives 1-hour
Perspectives 2-hour
Area B Total4-5
Area C Humanities/Fine Arts/Ethics
Select one of the following humanities courses:3
World Literature I
World Literature II
Comparative Arts 2
The Western Intellectual Tradition
ITDS 1774 Introduction to Digital Humanities
Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics
Introduction to Philosophy
Select one of the following fine arts courses:3
Art Appreciation
Comparative Arts 2
Music Appreciation
Theatre Appreciation
Introduction to the History of Art I– Prehistoric through Gothic
Introduction to the History of Art II– Renaissance through Modern
Area C Total6
Area D Science/Math/Technology 1
D1: Select two science courses from the following list. One science course must include a lab; the other science course may or may not include the lab:7-8
Human Origins (no lab)
Descriptive Astronomy: The Solar System
and Descriptive Astronomy Lab (lab optional)
Descriptive Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies
and Descriptive Astronomy Lab
Understanding the Weather
and Understanding the Weather Lab
Principles of Biology (lab included)
Contemporary Issues in Biology Non-Lab (no lab)
Contemporary Issues in Biology with Lab (lab included)
Survey of Chemistry I
and Survey of Chemistry I Lab
Survey of Chemistry II
and Survey of Chemistry II Lab
Principles of Chemistry I
and Principles of Chemistry I Lab
Principles of Chemistry II
and Principles of Chemistry II Lab
Environmental Studies
and Environmental Studies Laboratory (lab optional)
Sustainability and the Environment
Natural Disasters: Our Hazardous Environment (no lab)
Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology
and Introductory Geoscience I: Physical Geology Lab
Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology
and Introductory Geo-sciences II: Historical Geology Lab
The Fossil Record (lab included)
Introductory Physics I
and Introductory Physics I Lab
Introductory Physics II
and Introductory Physics II Lab
Physics of Color and Sound
and Physics of Color and Sound Lab (lab optional)
Principles of Physics I
and Principles of Physics I Lab
Principles of Physics II
and Principles of Physics II Lab
D2: Select one of the following or a science course from above:3-4
Introduction to Computing Principles and Technology
Computer Science I
Introduction to Data Science
Introduction to the Geographic Information Systems
Pre-Calculus
Applied Calculus
Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
Computer-Assisted Problem Solving
Introduction to Discrete Mathematics
Formal Logic
Elementary Statistics
Area D Total10-11
Area E Social Sciences
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
POLS 1101American Government3
Select one of the following behavioral science courses:3
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Moral Philosophy
Introduction to General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Select one of the following world culture courses:3
Cultural Anthropology
Discovering Archaeology
Ancient World Civilizations
Language and Culture
World Regional Geography
World History to 1500
World History since 1500
Introduction to International Studies and Cross-Cultural Learning
Understanding Non-Western Cultures
Area E Total12
Wellness Requirement
KINS 1106Lifetime Wellness2
or PHED 1205 Concepts of Fitness
Select one PEDS course1
Wellness Total3
Total Credit Hours45
1

Note: Students must complete Area B and Area D with a combined total of 15 credit hours within the following ranges. Any additional hours may be applied to Area F or beyond, depending on the program of study. Students should consult their advisors.

  • Area B1, 3 hours;
  • Area B2, 1-2 hours; 
  • Area D1, 7-8 hours;
  • Area D2, 3-4 hours. 
2

ITDS 1145 Comparative Arts, though listed under both humanities and fine arts, may be taken only once.

Major Requirements

Core Requirements
Complete the core requirements for this program45
Core Total45
Area F Courses Related to Major
Foreign Language 10023
Foreign Language 20013
HIST 1111World History to 15003
HIST 1112World History since 15003
HIST 2111U. S. History to 18653
or HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865
EDUC 2110Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education3
Area F Total18
Area G Program Requirements
Minimum grade of C is required
History Coursework:
HIST 1000History Convocation (five semesters)0
HIST 3105History of Georgia3
HIST 3125Historical Methods3
HIST 4795Senior Research Seminar3
Select one 3000-level U.S. History course3
Select one 3000-level European history course3
Select one 3000-level non-Western world history course3
Select three 5000-level history courses, including one U.S. History course and either one European history or one non-Western world history course9
Geography and Political Science Coursework:
Select one GEOG 3000 (or above) or one POLS 3000 (or above)3
Education Coursework:
EDUC 2120Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings3
EDUC 2130Exploring Learning and Teaching3
SPED 2256Introduction to the Exceptional Learner in General Education (Students must earn a grade of B or better in order to be certified to teach in the state of Georgia.)3
Teacher Certification:
EDSE 4205Teaching the Diverse Learner in the Social Studies Classroom3
EDSE 4245Teaching Social Studies in Grades 6-126
Student Teaching Experience:
EDCI 4485Student Teaching10
EDUF 4115Classroom Management2
Area G Total60
Total Credit Hours123
 

Program Map

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
ENGL 1101 English Composition I (minimum grade of C) 3
Select one of the following: 3
Quantitative Skills and Reasoning (or higher)
Introduction to Mathematical Modeling (or higher)
Elementary Statistics (preferred)
Area B1COMM 1110 Public Speaking or foreign language 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 1 3
HIST 1111 World History to 1500 3
EDUC 2110 Investigating Critical & Contemporary Issues in Education (minimum grade of C) 3
HIST 1000 History Convocation 0
Area B2 ITDS 1779 (2), LEAD 1705 (2), PERS 1506 (1; may be repeated with different topic), PERS 1507 (2) 2
 Credit Hours17
Spring
ENGL 1102 English Composition II (minimum grade of C) 3
Foreign Language 1002 3
HIST 1112 World History since 1500 3
EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching (minimum grade of C) 3
Area C Fine Arts. Select one of the following: 3
Art Appreciation
Comparative Arts
Music Appreciation
Theatre Appreciation
HIST 1000 History Convocation 0
Area WPEDS course 1
 Credit Hours16
Second Year
Fall
AREA FForeign Language 2001 (minimum grade of C) 3
HIST 2111 U. S. History to 1865 3
HIST 3105 History of Georgia (minimum grade of C) 3
POLS 1101 American Government 3
AREA GHIST 3000-level (US history) (minimum grade of C) 3
HIST 1000 History Convocation 0
EDUC 2120 Exploring Socio-Cultural Contexts on Diversity in Educational Settings (minimum grade of C) 3
 Credit Hours18
Spring
HIST 2112 U. S. History since 1865 3
AREA DScience/Tech/Math Preferred course is GEOG 2215 Introduction to GIS 3
HIST 3125 Historical Methods (minimum grade of C) 3
GEOG 1101 World Regional Geography (or other Area E World Culture course) 3
SPED 2256 Introduction to the Exceptional Learner in General Education (minimum grade of C; see note below) 3
There is a recent rule change for certification from the GaPSC. As of July 1, 2019, students must make a B or higher in the Exceptional Children's course. The course could be any of the following depending on your major: SPED 2256, EDCI 6228, KINS 4245, SPED 4115, PHED 6219 This rule change will not affect your graduation but you cannot become a certified educator with the state of Georgia until you receive the grade of B or higher in this course.
 Credit Hours15
Third Year
Fall
AREA DScience w/ Lab 4
KINS 1106
Lifetime Wellness
or Concepts of Fitness
2
AREA GHIST 3000-level (European) (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA GGEOG 3000-level or above (minimum grade of C) or POLS 3000-level or above (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA GHIST 5000-level (US) (minimum grade of C) 3
HIST 1000 History Convocation 0
 Credit Hours15
Spring
Area EBehavioral Science. Select one of the following: 3
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Moral Philosophy
Introduction to General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
AREA GHIST 5000-level (Non-Western or European) (minimum grade of C) 3
Area CHumanities. Select one of the following: 3
World Literature I
World Literature II
Comparative Arts
The Western Intellectual Tradition
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Historical Perspectives on the Philosophy of Science and Mathematics
Introduction to Philosophy
AREA GHIST 3000-level (Non-Western) (minimum grade of C) 3
HIST 1000 History Convocation 0
EDSE 4205 Teaching the Diverse Learner in the Social Studies Classroom (minimum grade of C) 2 3
 Credit Hours15
Fourth Year
Fall
AREA GHIST 5000-level (US, Non-Western, or European) (minimum grade of C) 3
EDSE 4245 Teaching Social Studies in Grades 6-12 (minimum grade of C) 6
HIST 4795 Senior Research Seminar (minimum grade of C) 3
AREA DScience Non-Lab 3
 Credit Hours15
Spring
EDCI 4485 Student Teaching 2 10
EDUF 4115 Classroom Management (minimum grade of C) 2 2
 Credit Hours12
 Total Credit Hours123
1

If starting a new language or needing a review, choose the foreign language option.

2

Requires admission to Teacher Education.

Admission Requirements

Admission into the Teacher Education Program.  During the sophomore year, students intending to complete a teacher education program make formal application to the teacher education program. Normally, this occurs after the student has completed three semesters of full-time course work. Admission to Teacher Education is completed through TK20.  For further information please go to https://cqtl.columbusstate.edu/teacher-education.php.

Admission to the Teacher Education Program is based on the following:

  • Completion of EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching (or approved equivalent) with a grade of "C" or better
  • Completion of 45 earned semester hours in the core with an overall GPA of 2.50 or better on all transcripts and a CSU GPA of 2.50 or better
  • Completion of nine earned semester hours at Columbus State University with a minimum institutional GPA of 2.5 (required of all transfer students)
  • Satisfactory performance on the GACE Program Admission test or an exemption based upon satisfactory scores on the SAT (1000 combined score), ACT (43 combined score), or GRE (1030 combined score)
  • Good academic standing during the semester in which admission is requested
  • Completion of FBI background check with fingerprints indicating no criminal record or discharge from the armed services that could prevent recommendation for teacher certification
  • Completion of the Program Entry level (350) of the Georgia Professional Standards Commission's Georgia Educator Ethics Assessment
  • Health and PE majors only: Certificate of successful completion of the Health Fitness Test
  • Have not been withdrawn, removed from or denied admission to a teacher education program or student teaching at CSU or another institution.
  • Failure to disclose information and/or submission of false information may result in immediate dismissal from the College of Education and Health Professions Teacher Education Program.

Additional admissions criteria may be applied at the departmental level. Admission decisions are appealable to the College of Education and Health Professions Undergraduate Council.

Additional Program Requirements

To be eligible for CSU's recommendation for a Georgia professional teaching certificate, students must complete a rigorous program of coursework. They also must meet certain other criteria required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. Please contact the COEHP Student Advising & Field Experiences office at 706-568-2191 or 706-568-2194 for further information.