History
The Bachelor of Science in History with an emphasis in Education 6-12 at Sterling College Online challenges students practically as well as intellectually. The program, a continuation of the Sterling Teacher Education Program (STEP), has a history of excellent results for our students taking assessments required by the state for licensure.
Students graduating from this program will be prepared to obtain 6-12 licensure. The 6-12 licensure allows graduates in History to teach in a middle or secondary level classroom. This program is offered in a carousel format. Our unique carousel approach allows new students to join the program every eight weeks. Once a student completes the requirements of a carousel, he/she moves immediately to the next level, enabling degree completion without delay. This program is offered online with opportunities for student teaching in your area.
Application and Admission
Applicants must meet Sterling College Online’s and STEP’s admission requirements. To qualify for admission, students must submit an undergraduate application and official transcripts.
For full acceptance into the program, applicants must have a minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit, eligible for transfer* to Sterling College, with a minimum transferable grade point average of 2.5 overall for all transferable credits, and 2.75 for all education credits to be transferred. For students planning to sit for teacher licensure, it will be helpful to have completed Introduction to Education and Field Experience courses prior to enrolling, although not required for History program admission. If these courses are not transcribed before the applicant begins the program, they must be finished prior to Level 2 Carousel entrance in the Professional Education course curriculum.
For conditional acceptance into the program, applicants must have a minimum of 48 semester hours of college credit, eligible for transfer* to the College, with a minimum overall grade point average of 2.5 for classes transferred to Sterling College, and 2.75 for education classes to be transferred. For students planning to sit for teacher licensure, it will be helpful to have completed Introduction to Education and Field Experience courses prior to enrolling, although not required for History program admission. If these courses are not transcribed before the applicant begins the program, they must be finished prior to Level 2 Carousel entrance in the Professional Education course curriculum. In addition, applicants who fall under the conditional acceptance clause may be required to obtain a minimum of 12 additional semester hours* prior to graduation.
*Semester hours eligible for transfer should include the following:
3 hours of English Composition
3 hours of Literature
3 hours of Public Speaking or Speech Communication
3 hours of Mathematics
3 hours of World History
2 hours of Non-Applied PE/Health
3 hours of Applied Fine Arts including Art, Theatre, or Music
4 hours of Life/Physical Science with a Lab
3 hours of Social Science
3 hours of Behavioral Science
30 hours of Electives
Applicants who do not meet these requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis. Students who do not yet have sufficient college credit to qualify for admission may be able to earn credit through online courses offered by Sterling College, transfer credit, or proficiency examinations. Students must complete all degree requirements as outlined in the undergraduate catalog. The amount of prior learning credit that can be applied to the program may be limited.
All online classes are offered through Sterling College’s Online learning department.
Level 1 Carousel
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ED2062 ED219A2 ED2723 SE2103 GD1051
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Classroom Management Instruction and Assessment, Part 1 Educational Psychology** Introduction to Special Needs** Foundations of Servant Leadership Theology and Ministry Courses |
2 6 |
Level 2 Carousel
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ED2052 ED219B2 ED3562 ED3573 ED4901 GD1501
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Cultural Diversity** Instruction and Assessment, Part 2 Technology in the Classroom2 Reading and Writing in the Content Area** Seminar in Education Foundations of Servant Leadership 2 Theology and Ministry Courses |
2 2 2 3 1 1 6 |
Level 3 Carousel
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HG1013 HG1033 HG1113 HG2403 HG2843 HG3553 |
History of World Civilization I |
3 3 3 3 3 3 |
Level 4 Carousel
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BS1153 HG1023 HG1123 HG2553 HG2753 HG2783 |
Principles of Sociology History of World Civilization II History and Government of the U.S. II Comparative Government The Gilded Age through the New Deal Modern America |
3 3 3 3 3 3 |
Level 5
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HG2453 HG2873 HG3233 HG3333 |
Kansas History and Government Latin America Advanced American Government The Classical Age |
3 3 3 3 |
Level 6
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HG3273 HG4981 HG4992 MA4901 ED4673 ED4403 |
America and the World Research Methods Senior Thesis Seminar in Mathematics Methods of Teaching Secondary Math Methods of Teaching |
3 1 2 3 3 3 |
Total Education Course Credits (not including Clinical Teaching) 34
Total History Course Credits 57
Total Course Credits 31
**These classes require a fieldwork component to be completed in your community.
Sterling College reserves the right to make changes to this curriculum outline.
To Learn More
For more information on the teacher education online program, including cost of attendance and financial aid information, call Todd Mobray, director of Online Operations toll-free (800) 346-1017 ext. 461 or email tmobray@sterling.edu . You may also contact the Director of STEP, Dr. Gladys Ritterhouse, at gritterhouse@sterling.edu .
Please click here to download History Program Brochure in PDF format
