Global Studies
• 9-12 other upper-division units in History (3 of which must be in Religious History and 3 of which must be in Regional Studies) In addition to courses in History, students must take the following Education classes: • LEDU 301 - Introduction to Teaching Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 330 - Psychological Foundations of Education Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 341 - Methods of Teaching Linguistically Diverse Students Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 425 - Secondary Content Area Reading Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 433 - Single Subject Pedagogy Unit(s): 2. • LEDU 436 - Secondary Curriculum Unit(s): 3. • LEDU 437 - Secondary Curriculum Fieldwork Unit(s): 1. • LEDU 450 - Secondary Student Teaching I Unit(s): 6. • LEDU 452 - Secondary Student Teaching II Unit(s): 6. Student teaching may be completed at the graduate level. Note The Professional Teacher Preparation Program leading to a California Teaching Credential at Biola University is subject to change in response to new legislation. Please see a credential analyst in the School of Education for current information on completing the requirements for a teaching credential. Students must consult with both their major advisor and a School of Education advisor. In order to complete this program, students must: 1. Fulfill all of the requirements of the History: Secondary Instruction Concentration program; 2. Take the required LEDU courses; 3. Take a CSET prep course in History or pass the exam prior to the first semester of the junior year. However, the student will earn their B.A. degree in History whether they pass the CSET or not. The courses required for this specialized history program help prepare students to pass the CSET Examination in Social Science. Students must pass the CSET Examination prior to applying for student teaching.
• HIST 321 - History of the Christian Church Unit(s): 3. • HIST 406 - Themes in Urban History Unit(s): 3. • HIST 415 - Oral History Unit(s): 3. • HIST 418 - The History of the City Unit(s): 3. • HIST 425 - War & Civilization Unit(s): 3. • HIST 430 - History of the Jewish People Unit(s): 3. • HIST 462 - History of the Expansion of Christianity Unit(s): 3.
Other programs available include: Humanities Major/History Concentration
The Department of History, Government & Social Science offers a History concentration for the Humanities major (see Humanities section for specifics). It is basically a minor in History, but more flexibility is possible through department advisement. History Honors Program This program is designed for senior history majors and for those who have history concentrations in social science and humanities. It is designed as a year-long, independent research project under faculty supervision. Students who are a few units short of senior standing may petition the chairman for admission into the Honors Program. Students entering the program must have 15 units of upper-division history. History majors with a departmental GPA of 3.5 or better are eligible. Candidates for honors will be required to meet all history major requirements: the program will count as six units of work (see 490, 491). The J.O. Henry Prize will be given annually for the outstanding paper in the disciplines of History, Political Science or Social Science. History: Secondary Instruction Concentration The Department of History, Government & Social Science offers a major in History with a Secondary Instruction Concentration. Students who wish to pursue a career in teaching in secondary education are required to take the following courses to meet General Education (GE) requirements. • HIST 107 - United States History Unit(s): 3. • HIST 207 - World Civilizations I Unit(s): 3. • PHIL 215 - Introduction to Ethics Unit(s): 3. Additionally students must take 42 units in History and Political Science, including: • POSC 204 - Politics & Economics Unit(s): 4. • POSC 225 - Survey of American Government Unit(s): 3. • HIST 208 - World Civilizations II Unit(s): 3. • HIST 327 - Historiography Unit(s): 3. • HIST 360 - Economic History of the United States Unit(s): 3. • HIST 402 - The United States Since 1920 Unit(s): 3. • HIST 403 - California History Unit(s): 3. • HIST 470 - Studies in History Unit(s): 1 - 3. HIST 470 Studies in History: CSET EXAM PREP COURSE • POSC 406 - Legislation Unit(s): 3.
History Minor Minor Requirements
A History Minor is offered with the completion of 18 units beyond the general education requirements, 12 of which must be upper division. The student is required to take a minimum of 3 units in each of four concentrations (African / Asian Civilizations, European Civilization, Civilizations of the Americas & Global Studies). Note HIST 107 U.S. History and HIST 207 World Civilizations I and HIST 208 World Civilizations II are part of the GE Requirements required for completion of the minor. Middle East Studies Minor The Department of History, Government & Social Science and other departments in Humanities & Social Sciences offer a Middle East Studies Minor. This program will incorporate courses from the History, Political Science, Modern Languages, English, Biblical Studies disciplines as well as the Cook School of Intercultural Studies. The study of the history, languages, cultures, religions and politics of Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean world will prepare students to engage in the increasing international interest of this area.
HIST 480 - Research Seminar Unit(s): 3. or HIST 490 - Honors Program Unit(s): 3. and HIST 491 - Honors Program Unit(s): 3.
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