Program Details
BA in Teaching Lic in Hist and Social Sci Grades 6-12 (VA)
Bachelor of ArtsAverett 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.
Program Overview & Guidance
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| 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) |
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Program Credit Requirements
Applicable Admissions Agreements
There are no Applicable Admission Agreements for the Program.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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| 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. |
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College Level Information
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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
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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| 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 |
| Ferrum College | B.S. in Middle Education: History and Social Sciences Emphasis (Grades 6-8) | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person, Hybrid |
| 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
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| 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