Transferring into Social Studies Education
Becoming a History/Social Studies Secondary Education Major
Transferring into Social Studies Education
Current UD Non-Secondary Education Students on the Newark Campus interested in changing their major to History/Social Studies Education should contact Dr. Hannah Kim at hkim@udel.edu
Associate in Arts (AAP) Students Interested in Majoring in History Education
Want to teach Social Studies in Middle or High School? AAP students can complete a History Education BA in four years (two in the AA Program and two on the Newark Campus) by following these guidelines in your first two years:
Complete general University and College course requirements (i.e. MATH 113, ENGL 110 and foreign language courses offered)
Follow the History Education Checksheet and take A&S General Education and related coursework courses. Try to choose Related Coursework courses that also satisfy the A&S General Education requirements when possible. See our Social Studies/Gen Ed Coursework Matrix for courses that satisfy both requirements.
Save all coursework and syllabi for your Inquiry and Analysis Portfolio—to be completed in February of your junior year.
Maintain minimum GPA requirements for student teaching admission (2.75 cumulative; 3.0 major)
Spring Semester of Sophomore year, register for the following courses. These courses will need to be taken in the fall semester of Junior Year on the Newark Campus.
HIST 268
HIST 315
HIST 316* (includes a practicum)
EDUC 419* (includes a practicum)
EDUC 414
* Note a PPD test and a Criminal Background check must be completed BEFORE HIST 316, EDUC 419, EDUC 413 and HIST 491 can be taken.
Email Dr. Barry Joyce bjoyce@udel.edu to set up an advising appointment before the Fall Semester of Junior year begins.
Teacher Certification Only
We offer the option to obtain a teaching credential to outstanding students who already possess a BA in a social studies discipline. Please contact Dr. Hannah Kim at hkim@udel.edu for more information.
