Program Details

BS in Teaching Lic in Hist and Social Sci Grades 6-12 (VA)

Bachelor of Science

Averett University

The History Department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree to students in English/History or History. The Department also offers a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree to students in History and Politics, Political Science, or History/Social Science with Teaching Licensure (6-12). The history curriculum provides a broad foundation in the Western heritage, depth in American and exposure to important aspects of European and Asian history. A student who takes courses in history at Averett University should be better prepared to master the art, literature, languages, and even business of the West, appreciate more fully the meaning and importance of the liberal arts, be better able to adapt himself or herself to society, appreciate the maxim that those who fail to learn from history's mistakes are doomed to repeat those mistakes, understand cause and effect on the national and international level, be prepared to solve social problems because of a fuller understanding of them, and possess a strong sense of identity as a citizen of the Western world.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Program Requirement Notes	Program Requirement Notes Students must go through a secondary admitttance into the education program: Students wishing to pursue an initial teaching licensure must be admitted to the program of professional studies in education (Teacher Education Program). Students seeking such admission must have a grade point average of 3.00, 3 letters of recommendation, and complete the following: Averett University Academic Catalog 2023 – 2024 pg. 125 • Program Application • ED 290, Foundations of Education • PSY 205, Developmental Psychology • ED 180, Earth Science/Geography for Educators (Elem. & Secondary History only) • Virginia Communication and Literary Assessment (VCLA)
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Averett University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights

Program Credit Requirements

Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a future release. Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.

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Applicable Admissions Agreements

There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	If student has earned an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science from the community college setting, it will be accepted for transfer credit. Ds will be awarded transfer credit, except for a D in ENG111.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	Students who complete an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science through dual enrollment credits are treated as first time freshman but have the same rights and privileges of transfer direct from the community college setting. If student has earned an Associate Degree, Ds will be awarded transfer credit, except for a D in ENG111.
Credit for Prior Learning	Averett accepts CLEP, DANTES, AP, IB and Cambridge credits for students who meet specified scores. Students also have an option to complete a Portfolio course to request consideration to earn University credits for other prior learning.
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Averett University

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Number of Transfer Students

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

34.3% of 842 Transfer students who applied were accepted.

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Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Roanoke College	Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
University of Lynchburg	BA in History and Social Studies Education	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	History Major - BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Interdisciplinary History and Integrative Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Emory & Henry University	Interdisciplinary History and Social Sciences Teacher Preparation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-2022.00	Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the middle, intermediate, or junior high school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
25-2031.00	Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 120 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Plan Name Not Provided at Averett University These costs are based on an estimated 8 semesters or 4 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$19,200	Per Semester	$153,600	$0	$153,600	Undergraduate
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Enrollment Deposit	$300	Per Semester	$2,400	0	$2,400	One time fee to hold place in the incoming class
Technology Fee	$75	Per Semester	$600	0	$600
Technology Fee	$150	Per Semester	$1,200	0	$1,200

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

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Additional Fees
- Additional Fees may include graduation fee ($125), lab fees (varies), program specific fees (aviation, equestrian, nursing, etc) (varies), housing (varies), mean plans (varies)

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.