Programs
and RequirementsPrograms
and RequirementsHistory Major
NSU offers two history majors. If you want to major in history and
do not want to enter teaching, then opt for the Bachelor of Arts in History
degree (BA). If you want to major in history and want to enter teaching,
then opt for the Bachelor of Science in Education - History degree (BSEd).
These two bachelor degrees have the same history requirements, but
the BSEd has students fulfill a teacher certification in lieu of a minor
in a specific field. Of course, a minor (or more) can be added.
Social Science Major
While not a history major, the Bachelor of Science in Education - Social
Science Major (BSEd) has (at least) 24 credit hours of history required.
This program also provides the courses needed for certification at the
secondary level in geography, economics, government, sociology, psychology,
and history. Like the BSEd in History, this program requires students complete
a teacher certification program in lieu of a minor.
History Minor
If you would like to study history but do not want to make the investment
required of a major, then perhaps a minor is right for you. While
Northern's history major (both BA and BSEd) totals 39 credit hours, the
history minor totals 27. Worth noting is that in the last few years
the number of history minors at NSU has doubled. The NSU history
minor combines the firm foundation and breadth of fields that characterizes
the major, but with fewer total classes.
As this site is updated, you will be able to find requirements for each of the following Department of History, Geography, and Philosophy program:
History
History Education
Social Science for Teachers
History minor
Social Science Minor
Philosophy Minor
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