Teacher Preparation Program

LMU offers teacher preparation programs in both elementary education and secondary education. The Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation provides matriculation-to-graduation advising and other academic and professional support to Undergraduate students preparing for careers in K-12 teaching. CUTP is located in UNH 3346. Please contact cutp@lmu.edu for more information.

Liberal Studies (Elementary Education)

BCLA’s “blended program” in elementary education enables you to earn your B.A. in Liberal Studies while simultaneously earning a California Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential. Liberal Studies students with a concentration in History may also complete a History minor by fulfilling the following requirements:

HIST 1010
HIST 1050 or HIST 1060
HIST 1300, HIST 1301, or HIST 1401
1 lower-division World Regions course (HIST 15xx, HIST 16xx, HIST 17xx, HIST 18xx, HIST 25xx, HIST 26xx, HIST 27xx, HIST 28xx)
HIST 4412
2 upper-division History courses

Secondary Teacher Preparation Program in Social Science (History)

The Secondary Teacher Preparation Program (STPP) for Social Science (History) is designed for students who anticipate teaching history and social sciences in grades 6-8 or 9-12. Because of the rigorous standards set by the State of California for teacher credentialing, the Program at LMU is very specific in terms of the coursework you will be taking. With careful planning, however, it is possible to complete a History major, the University’s Core Curriculum requirements, the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program for Social Science (History), and the School of Education credential requirements in four years. The requirements are as follows:

History Major Requirements:

Minimum of 39 semester hours, distributed as follows and chosen in consultation with the STPP advisor:

HIST 1995 Introduction to History 1 semester hour

1 lower-division seminar: HIST 2000, HIST 2050, HIST 2200, HIST 2450, HIST 2500, HIST 2600, HIST 2700, HIST 2800, or HIST 2910 4 semester hours

HIST 4412 History of California 4 semester hours

1 5000-level seminar: HIST 5000-5899 4 semester hours
HIST 5995 Capstone ePortfolio 1 semester hour
Seven (7) additional History courses (excluding 1- and 2-unit courses). Four (4) of the seven (7) courses must be upper-division courses: HIST 3xxx, HIST 4xxx, or HIST 5xxx.
Students may complete the History major by following either the Generalist Track or the Specialist Track (See the History B.A. for more information):

Generalist Track: 2 courses in each of the three geographical regions (Europe, US, World Regions)
Specialist Track: 1 course in each of the three geographical regions (Europe, US, World Regions) AND 3 courses in one concentration.

Social Science Course Requirements:

20 semester hours distributed as follows:

ECON 1050 Introductory Economics 4 semester hours
GEOG 1000 Human Geography OR GEOG 2000 World Geography 4 semester hours
POLS 1200 U.S. Politics 4 semester hours
POLS 1400 Comparative Politics OR POLS 1600 International Relations 4 semester hours
THST 1080 Comparative Theology OR THST 1500 World Religions of Lost Angeles 4 semester hours

School of Education Requirements:

EDTL 500 Language Theory and Pedagogy 3 semester hours
EDTL 501 Policies and Practices for Inclusive Classrooms 2 semester hours
EDTL 502 Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 3 semester hours
EDTL 503 Effective Learning Environments 3 semester hours
EDTL 574 Introductory Methods for Teaching Secondary Literacy & Social Sciences 2 semester hours
EDTL 575 Advanced Methods for Teaching Secondary Literacy & Social Sciences 2 semester hours
EDTL 521 Clinical Supervision 1 – Secondary Student Teachers 1 semester hour
EDUC 8000 Health Education + CPR Certification 1 non-credit hour; fee-based
EDUC 8001 Foundations of Online Teaching 1 non-credit hour; fee-based

School of Education Credential Requirements (Non-Degree Requirements):

Students fulfill the Single Subject student teaching requirement for the preliminary teaching credential by completing 3 semester hours of EDTL 527: Secondary Teaching Seminar – Secondary Student Teachers and 6 semester hours of EDTL 525: Clinical Supervision 2 – Secondary Student Teachers, which are applied toward both the semester hour requirement for the baccalaureate degree in Social Science (History) and the requirements for the preliminary credential within the state of California. Student teaching is met through elective units taken as EDTL 527: Secondary Teaching Seminar – Secondary Student Teachers and EDTL 525: Clinical Supervision 2 – Secondary Student Teachers.

Note: If your catalogue year is earlier than 2023-2024, click the following link: School of Education Requirements for HIST-STPP (before fall 2023) for the School of Education requirements for the degree and credential.

Advising:

Students should consult with the Director/Advisor for the Secondary Teacher Preparation Program in Social Science (History), Elizabeth Drummond, to sign up for the program and to discuss their course of study, especially their History and Social Science courses.

The Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation (CUTP) is also available to assist students interested in teaching careers in elementary, secondary, bilingual, and special education. Students interested in a career in teaching should consult with the CUTP Director to discuss their options. All students in the teacher preparation pipeline work with a dedicated CUTP advisor for all education coursework. CUTP has a library of information and advice for prospective teachers as well as sponsors several informational sessions every year. CUTP is located in UNH H 2600. Please contact cutp@lmu.edu for more information. For more information about the Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation, check out this video.

School of Education Admission:

Students interested in adding a preliminary credential in Social Science (History) must apply for admission to the School of Education to formally add the preliminary credential to their program. Students should work with the STPP Director and their advisor in CUTP to determine when to apply. Instructions on this process can also be found here.

Four Year Plan for HIST-STPP Major:

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

FFYS 1000 First Year Seminar (FFYS Core) 3 or 4 semester hours
HIST 1995 Introduction to History 1 semester hour
HIST 1300 Becoming America, HIST 1301 America and the Atlantic World, OR HIST 1401 The U.S. and the Pacific World (EHAP Core) 4 semester hours
THST 1080 Comparative Theology (FTHI Core) 4 semester hours
POLS 1200 U.S. Politics (EHVB Core) 4 semester hours

Spring Semester

RHET 1000 Rhetorical Arts (FRTA Core) 4 semester hours
HIST 2300-2499 Lower-Division History (FDIV Core) 4 semester hours
PHIL 1800 Philosophical Inquiry (FPHI Core) 4 semester hours
Quantitative Reasoning (FQTR Core) 3-4 semester hours

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

EDTL 501 Policies and Practices for Inclusive Classrooms 2 semester hours
EDTL 503 Effective Learning Environments 3 semester hours
HIST Lower-Division Seminar (HIST 2000, HIST 2050, HIST 2200, HIST 2450, HIST 2500, HIST 2600, HIST 2700, HIST 2800, HIST 2910) 4 semester hours
GEOG 1000 Human Geography OR GEOG 2000 World Geography 4 semester hours
Creative Experience (ECRE Core) 3-4 semester hours

Spring Semester

EDTL 502 Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 3 semester hours
EDUC 8001 Foundations of Online Teaching 1 non-credit hour; fee-based
HIST 4412 History of California 4 semester hour
HIST Lower or Upper Division 4 semester hours

HIST Upper Division 4 semester hours

Nature of Science, Technology, and Mathematics (ESTM Core) 3-4 semester hours

Junior Year

Fall Semester

HIST Upper Division 4 semester hours
HIST Upper Division 4 semester hours
ECON Introductory Economics 4 semester hours
POLS 1400 Comparative Politics 4 semester hours OR POLS 1600 International Relations 4 semester hours

Spring Semester

HIST Upper Division 4 semester hours
HIST Upper Division 4 semester hours
Faith & Reason Core (IFTR Core) 4 semester hours
Ethics & Justice Core (IEJH CorE) 4 semester hours

Senior Year

Fall Semester

EDTL 574 Introductory Methods for Teaching Secondary Literacy & Social Sciences 2 semester hours
EDTL 500 Language Theory and Pedagogy 3 semester hours
EDTL 521 Clinical Supervision 1 – Secondary Student Teachers 1 semester hour
HIST Upper-Division Seminar (5000-5899) 4 semester hours
Interdisciplinary Connections (IINC Core) 3-4 semester
Elective 3-4 semester hours

Spring Semester

EDTL 575 Advanced Methods for Teaching Secondary Literacy & Social Sciences 2 semester hours
EDTL 527 Secondary Teaching Seminar – Student Teachers 3 semester hours
EDTL 525 Clinical Supervision 2 – Secondary Student Teachers 6 semester hours
EDUC 8000 Health Education + CPR Certification 1 non-credit hour; fee-based
HIST 5995 Capstone ePortfolio 1 semester hour

Note: Depending on the number of 3-unit courses taken, students might need to take an additional two 1-unit courses or one 2-unit course.

See also:

LMU Bulletin: STPP Social Science (History)

For more information about the Center for Undergraduate Teacher Preparation, check out this video.