Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
General Studies Gold
Degree: Bachelor of Arts,
BA
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LAHISSEBA
120
minimum credit hours
51
Upper division minimum credit hours
Curriculum Checksheet
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Major Requirements | ||
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A minimum of 12 upper-division credit hours used toward the major requirements (HST courses) must be taken from The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in the Class Search.
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Check:
Minimum 2.25
GPA in all HST courses
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Check:
Minimum 2.25
ASU Cumulative GPA
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| History Survey Courses | ||
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HST 100 Global History to 1500
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 101 Global History Since 1500
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 109 United States to 1865
(AMIT)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 110 United States Since 1865
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 100, HST 101, HST 109 and HST 110 may be taken in any order.
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| Historical Methods | ||
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HST 130 The Historian's Craft
OR HST 330 Historical Thinking Students who have completed 30 credit hours and ENG 102 may take HST 330 in place of HST 130.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Upper Division History Core | ||
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
| Capstone | ||
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HST 495 Methods of Historical Inquiry
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Introductory Teacher Preparation Courses | ||
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BLE 220 Foundations of Structured English Immersion
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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EDT 180 Technology Literacy: Problem Solving using Digital Technology Applications
(QTRS)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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SPE 222 Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children
(CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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TEL 111 Exploration of Education
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Upper Division Teacher Preparation Courses | ||
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HST 480 Methods of Teaching History: Classroom Resources
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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HST 481 Methods of Teaching History: Community Resources
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Before taking the upper-division Teacher Preparation (TEL) courses, students must successfully complete all introductory teacher preparation courses, first-year composition, math, and history survey courses (HST 100, HST 101, HST 109 and HST 110). In addition, students must have a cumulative ASU GPA of 2.25.
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Apply for an Identity Verified Print (IVP) DPS fingerprint card, required by state law for participation in internships in 6-12th grade schools, at least one semester before you plan to start the upper-division Teacher Preparation (TEL) courses. See https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NUJtBEfHdUkWjqxbKm4g5IIIt-06gCe8L_wuUG57nR0/edit?tab=t.0.
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Students must complete specific requirements and submit an online request form prior to enrolling in the upper-division Teacher Preparation (TEL) courses, including verification of an IVP fingerprint card. Meet with your academic advisor to discuss enrollment in upper-division TEL courses.
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TEL 310 Instructional Design and Planning: Instructional Thought and Action
While enrolled in TEL 310, you will be paired with a mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom. You will need to complete 45 hours over the semester. Reliable transportation is needed to get to school sites.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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TEL 317 Instructional Thought and Action: Learning Environment and Management
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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TEL 318 Instructional Thought and Action: Assessment for Learning
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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TEL 332 Disciplinary Literacy Methods
While enrolled in TEL 332, you will be paired with a mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom. You will need to complete 60 hours over the semester. Reliable transportation is needed to get to school sites.
4 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 4 |
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TEL 340 Families, Communities and Cultures: Cultivating Networks of Culturally Responsive Relationships
(SOBE)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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TEL 366 Professional Experience Internship
While enrolled in TEL 366, you will be paired with a mentor teacher in a 6-12th grade classroom. You will need to complete 45 hours over the semester. Reliable transportation is needed to get to school sites.
1 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 1 |
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TEL 488 Student Teaching
Student teaching requires a full-time commitment in a 6-12th grade classroom for the semester. All other degree requirements should be completed prior to student teaching (TEL 488). Only one course may be approved to take concurrently with student teaching.
12 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 12 |
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Students must pass the NES Secondary Professional Knowledge Exam to obtain secondary education teacher certification in Arizona. Completing this exam prior to student teaching is highly recommended. See www.aepa.nesinc.com.
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Students must either have passed the Constitutions of the United States and Arizona AEPA exam or have completed coursework covering this requirement within one year of initial certification.
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| The College Requirements | ||
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Mathematics Proficiency Requirement: All students are required to obtain a grade of "C" or higher in any course that satisfies the ASU General Studies MATH requirement.
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Mathematics (MATH)
Recommended:
MAT 114
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Second Language Requirement: All students pursuing a BA degree in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences must demonstrate proficiency in a second language. Proficiency is demonstrated by completion of a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) or higher, having 202 or its equivalent as a prerequisite.
16 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 16 |
| ASU 101 or College-Specific First-Year Seminar | ||
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ASU 101 or college-specific equivalent First-Year Seminar required of all first-year students.
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LIA 101 Student Success in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
OR ASU 101-LA The ASU Experience Students enrolled in a campus immersion degree enroll in LIA 101. Students enrolled in an online degree enroll in ASU 101-LA.
1 Credit Hours
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1 | |
| First-Year Composition | ||
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ENG 101 First-Year Composition
AND
ENG 102 First-Year Composition
OR ENG 105 Advanced First-Year Composition OR ENG 107 First-Year Composition AND ENG 108 First-Year Composition
6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 |
Notes
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All baccalaureate degree students must fulfill university graduation requirements, including a minimum of 120 credit hours, with at least 45 credit hours in upper-division courses. https://catalog.asu.edu/undergraduatereq
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All undergraduate students must complete General Studies requirements. https://catalog.asu.edu/ug_gsr
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Mathematics Placement Assessment score determines placement in first mathematics course.
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Students should work with their academic advisor, and consider course prerequisites, in order to complete all degree requirements in four years.
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ASU Language Placement: Only true beginners are eligible for 101-level courses. All other students are required to take a placement exam, regardless of prior credit earned. Please go to: https://silc.asu.edu/student-life/academic-advising/language-testing
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Consider participating in an Undergraduate Research Experience through the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies or a research opportunity in the Humanities Lab.
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GCU 113 is recommended for an elective course if students have not yet satisfied the AZ Constitution requirement for teacher certification.
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Not all courses in the course lists are available every term. Students should consult the class schedule prior to each term to confirm course availability.
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