B.A. Degree with a Major in History with Teaching Endorsement (5-12)

Seamless Transition to Your B.A.

Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies is exclusively for students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from Indian Hills Community College. This advising guide is effective for students entering BVU in the 2011-12 academic year. As course and degree requirements change, students are encouraged to consult with BVU personnel.

Indian Hills Community College has a full articulation agreement with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at IHCC can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through Buena Vista University.

U.S. History Field:
HIST 101 - History of the US to 1877..................................................................HIS 151 - U.S. History to 1877
HIST 102 - History of the US after 1877.............................................................HIS 152 - U.S. History since 1877
HIST Elective....................................................................................................HIS 257 African American History
HIST Elective
HIST Elective
HIST 482 - Historian's Craft (US)*
*(If taking, then 6 credit hours of electives.)

World History Field:
HIST 111 - World Civ I or 
    HIST 121 - Emergence of Western Civ...................................................................HIS 110 - Western Civ: Ancient to Early Modern
HIST 112 - World Civ II or
    HIST 122 - Revolutions of Western Civ...................................................................HIS 111 - Western Civ: Early Modern to Present
HIST 125 - Asian Civilizations...................................................................................HIS 141 - History of Asia 
HIST Elective...........................................................................................................HIS 214 Russian History and Culture
HIST Elective............................................................................................................HIS 121 Ancient Mediterranean World
HIST 481 - Historian's Craft (World)*
*(If taking, then 3 credit hours of electives.)

*Student need only complete HIST 481 or HIST 482. 
Plus requirements for secondary education and education core (see catalog).

For Social Science Major, complete a major in history with teaching licensure and add 15 credit hours each from 2 fields (30 credit hours total):
PSYC
SOCI
ECON
PSCN

Plus requirements for secondary education and education core (see catalog).

 

Students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300/400 level in their major from Buena Vista University. All transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis. If questions should arise, please contact Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies - Ottumwa 800.682.8208 or 525 Grandview Avenue, Room 149, Ottumwa, Iowa  52501.