Become a History Teacher

B.A. in History/M.S. in Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12): Social Studies

The accelerated degree program prepares you for New York State teaching certification as a middle and high school social studies teacher. Upon successful completion of the required courses, you will be awarded both the Bachelor of Arts in History and the Master of Science in Adolescence Education (grades 7-12): Social Studies in just five years – a full year less than if the degrees were pursued separately. Administered jointly by C.W. Post’s School of Education and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the program draws on the resources of one of New York’s top-rated teacher education institutions and a well established, widely acclaimed center for liberal arts education. Required credits for this program range from 147 to 150.

• The Bachelor of Arts in History program covers the fundamentals of European and American civilization, from the ancient world to modern America, with opportunities to explore specialty subjects such as the Middle East, women in America and the Holocaust. Students in this major receive the full benefit of C.W. Post’s comprehensive undergraduate liberal arts education.
  
  
• The Master of Science in Adolescence Education (Grades 7-12): Social Studies program is designed to educate and train new teachers who possess a strong academic background in core subjects. This comprehensive program covers the theory and practice of teaching middle and high school, examining the social, psychological and curricular implications of modern education and the organization and function of today’s schools and school districts.

Qualities That Set Our Program Apart

• Complete undergraduate and graduate education in considerably less time than traditional schedules
• Excellent student observation and teaching opportunities in local schools
• Strong employment outlook upon graduation

Admission Requirements

• Incoming freshmen must have a solid B average (3.0 or 82-85 grade point average) and an average SAT of 1000 (Critical Reading and Math combined) or ACT Composite of 20 or above.
• Transfer students must have completed more than 24 college credits. A minimum college G.P.A. of 2.0 is required for application review. If you have completed fewer than 24 credits, you must also submit high school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores.

Submitting an Application for Admission
All applicants can apply for admission to the C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University at My LIU. For more information on the application process, visit the Admissions Web site at www.liu.edu/admissions.

Program Requirements for Continuing Students: B.A. in History
To advance to the graduate portion of this dual degree program, you must meet the entrance requirements of the graduate degree. That includes an overall and major GPA of 3.0.

Students majoring in history must meet the core requirements and are required to take the following courses:
HIS 1, 2 Western Civilization
HIS 3, 4 American Civilization
HIS 197 Sophomore Seminar in Historical Methods
HIS 198 Senior Seminar in Historical Research

In addition to the four survey courses, the sophomore seminar, and the senior seminar, students must complete six advanced courses, including at least one in the history of the United States and one in non-U.S. history.

Typical Sequence of Courses

Freshman Year
HIS 1, 2 (6)
POL 1, 2 (6)
ENG 1, 2 (6)
COLL 101 (1)
ECO 11 (3)
Core courses (9)
Total credits: 31

Sophomore Year
HIS 3, 4, 197 (9)
ENG 7, 8 (6)
Foreign language (3)
Core Courses (11)
Free elective (3)
Total credits: 32

Junior Year
HIS electives (12)
Geography course (3)
EDI 551, 555 (6)
Core courses (6)
Free electives (6)
Total credits: 33

Senior Year
HIS 198 (3)
HIS electives (6)
EDS 612, 641 (6)
EDI 643 (3)
Free electives (15)
Total credits: 33

Fifth Year
EDI 610, 660, 677, 700, 712 (18)
EDI 705 or final project or comprehensive exam (0-3)
Total credits: 18-21

New York State Certification
Upon graduation and successful completion of New York State teaching certification examinations, graduates will be awarded Initial Teaching Certification by the New York State Education Department. After completion of three years of professional experience teaching grades 7 to 12, graduates will be eligible for Professional Teaching Certification without taking any further coursework. For more information contact Michael.Hogan@liu.edu.

Contact Us

Admissions Information:
Admissions Office
516-299-2900
enroll@cwpost.liu.edu
www.liu.edu/admissions