Education Degree Option

History Major: Education option

The History Education Degree Option at CSUDH prepares students for teaching careers in history and social sciences. This program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on field experience, equipping future educators with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the classroom.

History/Social Science Single Subject Matter Credential Preparation Program

You enter this program by signing up for the B.A. in History - Education Option. The 63 units includes a number of lower-division courses, so if you are transferring from a community college you may have already completed some of these courses. Meet with the History/Social Science SSMPP Advisor (bring copies of your community college transcripts) during your first semester at CSUDH to check this out.

Note: that no lower-division course may be substituted for any upper-division course--no exceptions.

Completion of an approved subject matter preparation program or passing comprehensive examinations in the subject matter field (the CSET test) fulfills one part of the requirements leading to the Single Subject Teaching Credential in Social Science.

Before advancing to the student teaching phase of a post-baccalaureate teaching credential program in social science, students must demonstrate competency in the subject matter for which history/social science teachers in grades 6 through 12 are responsible. There are two approved methods for demonstrating subject matter competency before the California Teacher Credentialing Commission (CTC). Students must pass the CSET exam in social science, or they must earn a subject matter waiver by completing a CTC-approved curriculum program, like the History Education Option (Please note that the CSET is not the same examination as the CBEST)

To earn the subject matter waiver, students must earn a 2.85 GPA (as well as C or better in all program courses) and they must submit a summative portfolio for review by an academic advisor.

Resources

Our dedicated faculty advisors are available to guide students through the program, offering personalized support and career advice. Regular meetings with advisors ensure that students stay on track and make the most of their educational experience.

Career Pathways

Graduates of the History Education Degree Option are well-prepared for careers as history and social science teachers in middle and high schools. Additionally, the program provides a strong foundation for those interested in pursuing advanced degrees in education or history.

Below is the list of required courses.

• Basic Skills Requirement info at CSUDH
• CSUDH courses that meet BSR
• CA Community College courses that meet BSR
• CBEST- California Commission on Teacher Credentialing
• CSET page on the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing