Secondary History & Government Program Curriculum
The KU Secondary History and Government teacher education program curriculum is built on the belief that it is critical for KU students to not only gain a broad-based teacher education preparation, but to supplement that education with hands-on practical experience in the field. This powerful combination allows our students to excel in any classroom environment. Freshmen and transfer students will complete the KU Core Curriculum for general education requirements. Review the Academic Catalog or consult the new program detail sheet (pdf) for more comprehensive information.
Sample Plan of Study
Freshman Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
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C&T 100: Introduction to the Education Profession GEOG 104/105: Principles of Geography Lecture & Lab ENGL 101: Composition MATH 101: College Algebra HIST 128: History of U.S. thru Civil War |
C&T 235: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in K-12 COMS 130: Speaker-Audience Communication PSYC 104: General Psychology ENGL 102: Critical Reading & Writing MATH 105: Introduction to Topics in Mathematics |
Sophomore Year (apply for professional program admission)
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester (+ summer) |
|---|---|
|
GEOG 100: World Regional Geography ECON 104: Introductory Economics HIST 129: History of the U.S. after Civil War ELPS 250: Education & Society |
C&T 324: Curriculum & Learner in Middle/High School ELPS 302: Educational Technology Asian/African History Requirement American History Requirement (300+) Mapping Requirement |
Junior Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester (+ summer) |
|---|---|
|
EPSY 456: Managing & Motivating Learners in Middle/Secondary Classrooms SPED 326: Exceptional Children in General Classrooms EPSY 306: Development & Learning of the Adolescent Political Science Requirement (POLS 300+) Non-Western Geography Requirement |
C&T 331: Instructional Approaches for ESOL Learners C&T 335: Curriculum & Instruction in Social Studies Classrooms C&T 420: Teaching Kansas Government Latin American History Requirement European History Requirement (HIST 300+) |
Senior Year
| Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
|---|---|
|
C&T 541: Advanced Practices in Teaching Social Studies C&T 448: Reading & Writing Across the Curriculum C&T 489: Advanced Teaching Practicum ELPS 537: Governance & Organization SPED 507: Advanced Practices for Children with Disabilities |
C&T 490: Student Teaching C&T 495: Seminar: Developing the Teaching Portfolio EPSY 520: Classroom Assessment |
Please note: This is only a sample plan of study. Please consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.
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