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Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU's Study Abroad
program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on the
site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for their
Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the freshman
year.
HISTORY (BA)
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to this program, a student must satisfy
the requirements listed in the AC T/SA T Placement Information section
of this catalog (page 19).
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog (page
36).
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Lower Level Requirements
HIST 117 Civilization I ..................................... (3)'
HIST 118 Civilization II ............................................... ......... 3
HIST 221 American History I ..................................... . 3
HIST 222 American History II ...................................... ..... 3
Upper Level Requirements
HIST 353 Historical Methods (writing-intensive course) .............. 3
Advanced United States Selections .................................... . 15
Advanced Non-United States Selections .................................. 15
Other Required Courses
GEOG 354 Cultural Geography ........................................ 3
Sophomore English Literature ..................................... ..... 3
FLFR, FLGE, FLLA, or FLSP 221, 222 ....................................... 6
Choose one: ART 101, 221, 222, MUSM 230, MUSM 231,
MUSM 232, MUSM 233, THEA 220 or THEA 250 ............ (3)'
TOTAL ................................ ......................... 54
'Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not
included in total major hours
A minor is optional as part of the electives.
M inim um ................................. ....... .................................. 18
TOTAL MAJOR HOURS ................ ................... ...72
OTHER GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum GPA in major ................................................ 2.25
Minimum GPA for graduation ..................................... 2.00
Minimum advanced hours ...................... ......... 33
Minimum total hours ........................................ 128
Courses numbered 0"* do not count in
minimum hours required for degree.
HISTORY (ONE-FIELD TEACHER CERTIFICATION
GRADES8-12 BS
UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS
Please see the University Requirements section of this catalog (page
36).
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Teaching Field
HIST 117 Civilization I ......................... .................... 3
HIST 118 Civilization II ......................... ................... 3
HIST 221 American History I ........................................ (3)'
HIST 222 American History II ..................................... ... 362
HIST 480 Texas History ........................................ 3
HIST 496 History for Teachers ......................................... 3
18 hours of advanced history evenly distributed between U.S.
history, European history, and non-European world cultures;
must include one writing-intensive course .......................... 18
TOTAL ....................................................... 33
Other Required Courses
ECON 260 Principles of Macroeconomics ................................ 3
POLS 226 States and Federal System .................................... (3)'
SOCI 442 Cultural Diversity ................................ .....3
TO TA L ..................... ................................ 6
'Hours (in parenthesis) may also fulfill university requirements and are not
included in total major hours
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
EDUC 211 Educational Foundations and
M ulticultural Perspectives ........................... .............. ...... 3
EDUC 221 Educational Psychology .................................... . 3
EDUC 412 Secondary Curriculum and Media ........................... 3
EDUC 432 Secondary Management and Methods ..................... 3
EDUC 490 Student Teaching ................................................ 6
READ 322 Reading in Secondary Content Areas ...................... 3
SPED 371 Teaching Students With Special Needs
(writing-intensive course) .......................................... ...... 3
TO TAL ....................................... ................... 24
ELECTIVES
Minimum .......................... .................... 9
TOTAL MAJOR HOURS ..................................... 72
CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO TEACHER EDUCATION
In accordance with Texas state law, the ACU Teacher Education Program has
established the following criteria for admission to Teacher Education. Before
taking more than 6 hours EDUC a student must first be admitted to the Teacher
Education Program. To be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, a
student must:
1. Complete and submit an application for admission into the Teacher
Education Program;
2. Have completed the first 45 semester hours of credit;
3. Successfully complete with a C or better 12 hours in the candidate's
chosen content field;
4. Have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.75 (2.75 or
higher in the content field);
5. Complete 6 hours of University Requirements English with no grade
lower than a "C" (In order to maintain admission status the
candidate must earn a C or better in all university required English
courses.);
6. Pass all three sections of the Texas Higher Education Assessment
(THEA) test, with a score on the reading section of 260 or higher, a
score on the math section of 230 or higher and a score on the writing
section of 240 or higher; Students may retake the THEA once if the
required level is not earned in the first administration. Acceptance of
scores from a third administration of the THEA are subject to
review by the Teacher Education Admissions Committee;
7. Successfully complete (C or better) EDUC 211 - Educational
Foundations and Multicultural Perspectives;
8. Successfully complete the ACU Teacher Education formal writing
sample administered in EDUC 211;
9. Successfully complete first submission of the Teacher Education E-
portfolio as described in the ACU Teacher Education Student
Handbook;
10. A declared major that includes certification;
11. Receive approval from the Teacher Education Admissions and
Review Committee. An interview with the committee may be
required.
English Language Proficiency Requirement for International Students:
International students with primary languages other than English must
demonstrate English language proficiency by the following:
Obtain an official TOEFL score of at least 600 (computer-based score of 250,
iBT of 100).
Any exemptions or modification to the above requirements due to special
circumstances must be requested through the chair of the Department of
Teacher Education. All requests will be reviewed and must be approved by the
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