History — Elementary, BAE

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Department of History, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

45 Credits

Introduction

The History-Elementary major is designed for students who plan to become elementary school teachers. In their history courses, History-Elementary majors learn how to locate and access a wide range of sources, to analyze historical evidence, including textual and visual sources, to evaluate historical interpretations, and to develop and support their own interpretations. The quantity of writing and discussion required in history courses also helps students to develop effective communication skills.

This major satisfies the academic major requirement for teacher certification with an endorsement in elementary education and must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in elementary education. See the Elementary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

Why Consider a History-Elementary Major?

If you want to teach in an elementary school and are interested in history, you should consider the History-Elementary major.

Contact Information

Major Information and History Department Chair Bond Hall 332 360-650-3457	History Department Manager Bond Hall 362 360-650-3457
Elementary Education Professional Program Information Miller Hall 300 360-650-3336 wce.wwu.edu/eled/ elementary-education	Teacher Education Admissions Miller Hall 150 360-650-3313 wce.wwu.edu/admission	Elementary Education Program Manager Miller Hall 301D 360-650-7948

Sample Careers

Elementary Teacher

Major/Career Resources

www.wwu.edu/careers/students_choosingamajor.shtml

How to Declare (Admission and Declaration Process):

It is recommended that students contact a faculty advisor the department as soon as they wish to declare a major in History-Elementary.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C (2.0) or better is required for courses in the elementary education professional program and all courses required for the endorsement.

A minimum GPA in history courses of 2.50 is required for graduation. At least 15 of the credits must be in upper-division courses. No course with a grade of less than C (2.0) may be counted in this major.

Requirements

❑ Two courses in United States history
❑ Two courses in European history
❑ Two courses from one of the following areas: East and South Asia; or Africa and Middle East; or Western Hemisphere (outside U.S.)
❑ HIST 391 - History of the Pacific Northwest Credits: 5
or HIST 392 - Tribal Sovereignty and Washington History Credits: 5
❑ Electives under advisement

Additional Requirements

Elementary Education Professional Program Requirements (104-106 credits)

Department of Elementary Education, Woodring College of Education

Introduction

This program centers an anti-bias, anti-racist, social justice philosophy and leads to a recommendation to the state of Washington for a teaching certificate with an Elementary Education endorsement. Students seeking a bachelor’s degree with teacher certification and an endorsement in elementary education must complete the GURs, an approved academic major, and the professional education course work listed below.

Admission and Declaration Process

See the Elementary Education section of this catalog for program admission, completion, and teacher certification requirements.

Grade Requirements

Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or better in the elementary education professional program and in all courses required for the endorsement.

Professional Studies Core (23 credits)

❑ ELED 303 - Educational Psychology - Development and Learning Credits: 5
❑ ELED 310 - Education, Culture, and Equity Credits: 5
❑ ELED 370 - Introduction to Teaching Credits: 5
❑ I T 344 - Foundations of Technology in Teaching and Learning Credits: 1
❑ I T 442 - Digital Decisions: Technology for Educators Credits: 3
❑ SPED 364 - Teaching Each Student Credits: 4

Elementary Program — Methods, Curriculum Content, and Field Experiences (81-83 credits)

❑ One course from:
ART 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators Credits: 3
DNC 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators Credits: 3
MUS 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators Credits: 3
THTR 398 - Integrated Arts for Elementary Educators Credits: 3
❑ EDUC 311 - Understanding Washington State Tribal History, Culture, and Government: Since Time Immemorial Curriculum Credits: 1
❑ ELED 425 - Social Studies for the Elementary School Credits: 5
❑ ELED 460 - Children’s Literature in the Classroom Credits: 5
❑ ELED 470 - Developing Teaching Credits: 5
❑ ELED 471 - Documenting Teaching Credits: 5
❑ ELED 480 - Literacy: Beginning Communicators Credits: 5
❑ ELED 481 - Literacy: Fluent Communicators Credits: 5
❑ ELED 491 - September Experience Credits: 2
❑ ELED 492 - Practicum: Experience in Literacy Methods Credits: 4
❑ ELED 494 - Internship - Elementary Credits: 2-16
❑ HLED 455 - Health Education Grades K-8 Credits: 2
❑ MATH 381 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics I Credits: 4
❑ MATH 382 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics II Credits: 4
❑ MATH 383 - Teaching K-8 Mathematics III Credits: 4
❑ MATH 491 - Internship Seminar - Teaching K-8 Mathematics Credits: 2
❑ PE 345 - Physical Education for Elementary School Credits: 3
❑ SCED 480 - Science Methods and Curriculum for the Elementary School Credits: 5
❑ SCED 490 - Laboratory/Field Experience in Elementary Science Credits: 3

University Graduation Requirements

General University Requirements 2021-22
Writing Proficiency Requirement (WP)
180 Minimum Total Credits
60 Minimum Upper Division Credits
Residency Requirement
Minimum Grade Requirements
Final Quarter Requirement