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Dec 05, 2025
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2025-2026 Catalog
History Secondary Education Major
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN HISTORY SECONDARY EDUCATION:
Liberal Arts Core - Credits: 32-34
Every Fort Lewis College student must complete both the Liberal Arts Core (LAC) and the requirements of a major. Classes marked [LAC] count towards the Liberal Arts Core. Some of these classes can also count towards the requirements of a major. Taking these classes can satisfy both the LAC and major requirements and increase the number of free electives you get. Talk with your advisor to learn more.
See a full list of Liberal Arts Core courses here. | First-Year Launch Course | 1 course | FLC 100 (Credits: 1) | | | | | | Communication | 2 courses | COMP 150 AND one CO2 course (Credits: 6) | | | | OR | | | | One CO2 course AND One CO3 course (Credits: 6) | | | | | | Mathematics | 1 course | One MA1 course (Credits: 3-4) | | | | | | Arts & Humanities | 2 courses | Two AH courses (Credits: 6) | | | | | | History | 1 course | One HI course (Credits: 3) | | | | | | Social & Behavioral Sciences | 1 course | One SS course (Credits: 3) | | | | | | Additional AH/HI/SS | 1 course | One additional AH or HI or SS course (Credits: 3) | | | | | | Natural & Physical Sciences | 2 courses | Two SC courses - one MUST include a lab (Credits: 7-8) | Major Requirements - Credits: 90
Required Courses (51 credits):
Sequence Electives - Complete 2 courses as a pair (6 credits):
Note: Eligible pairs of courses are: HIST 150 and HIST 151 or HIST 160 and HIST 261 or HIST 270 and HIST 271 or HIST 280 and HIST 281 Social and Behavioral Science Elective - Complete 1 course (3 credits):
Economics Elective - Complete 1 course (3 credits):
Upper Division United States Elective - Complete 1 course (3 credits):
Europe Upper Division Elective - Complete 1 course (3 credits):
World Upper Division Elective - Complete 1 course (3 credits):
Readings Elective - Complete 1 course (3 credits):
General History Electives - Complete 5 courses (15 credits):
Any HIST course, except for Independent Study courses, may be taken to satisfy this requirement. A minimum of 2 courses must be upper division (300- or 400-level). Note: Each course can only count towards one requirement in the major. Free Electives - Credits: Variable
Chosen in conjunction with your academic advisor to assure that the total graduation credit requirement for this program is met. Many students choose to use free electives to complete the requirements for a certificate, minor, or teacher licensure.
Note: Students who complete the Liberal Arts Core in fewer than 32–34 credits or meet a prerequisite or course requirement through transfer, examination, or prior learning will have additional free electives. Taking classes in the major requirements that have the [LAC] tag can grant additional free electives. Talk with your advisor to learn more. Upper Division Requirement - Credits: 36
Among the total required courses, at least 36 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) courses. This major may require additional courses to meet the upper division requirement. Course Information
Before registering for a course, make sure you are eligible. Ensure you meet all the prerequisite courses, minimum prerequisite grades, and the minimum class standing, if applicable. If you are not eligible for a course, you may be able to enroll with an override from the instructor. Contact your advisor or the instructor of the course if you would like assistance requesting an override. Additional Program Notes
g The following courses require a grade of B- or better for continued progression through the licensure program: ED 222 , ED 341 and ED 342 . w Course may count when the specific section is approved by the History Department Chair through an individual or blanket exception form. The research paper/project in the course must be centrally related to world history. Note: Undergraduate students must adhere to the Undergraduate Teacher Licensure Requirements and meet the academic standards for undergraduate classification. Note: Post-baccalaureate students must adhere to Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Requirements and meet the academic standards for Post-Baccalaureate classification. Note: Students must be admitted to the Teacher Licensure program to enroll in 400-level ED prefix courses. Students must subsequently be admitted to Student Teaching. TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 120
All curricular requirements for the Liberal Arts Core and at least one major must be met. Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major, certificate, or minor. A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Fort Lewis College. College-sponsored off-campus academic experiences are considered “in residence.” |
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