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Appalachian State University was founded as a teachers college 和 continues to have one of the largest teacher education 项目 in North Carolina. School systems in all 100 North Carolina counties employ at least one Appalachian graduate.
的 历史/Social Studies Education (BS) degree is Appalachian‘s second largest teacher education program. Students enjoy a variety of training 和 experiences focused on historical thinking, inquiry 和 teaching, as well as digital competency 和 global learning. Graduates are licensed to teach history 和 social studies in grades 9-12. NC teaching licenses are easily transferred to other states through reciprocal agreements.
Classes in Appalachian’s Department of 历史 are taught by well-published professional historians who are dedicated to preparing students for life 和 careers in the 21st century. 的y encourage students to conduct research, attend or present at conferences, 和 learn from their various internship opportunities with public schools.
After Graduation
就业: Graduates of the program are employed all over the country, 和 some have inter国家 teaching jobs. Many of them have obtained National Board Certification 和 pursued careers in curriculum development 和 higher education.
Graduate School: 校友 have continued their studies by seeking graduate degrees in 历史 or Social Studies Education.
Professional Licensure
This is a program that can lead to licensure or certification in North Carolina. Appalachian State University cannot confirm whether this program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in other states or territories.
If this applies to you, check the Professional Licensure webpage for information on licensure requirements 和 licensing agencies in other states. Or, you may address questions to State Authorization at App State at stateauthorization@85500171.com or 828-262-7559.
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未成年人
A minor is optional.
Engagement Outside the Classroom
历史俱乐部 – This student club stimulates interest in history, promotes a closer association of students 和 faculty, 和 provides a common meeting ground for all those interested in history.
Phi Alpha 的ta – An honors society whose mission is to promote the study of history through the encouragement of research, good teaching, publication 和 the exchange of learning 和 ideas.
North Carolina Council for the Social Studies - A member-supported organization of K-12 educators 和 administrators, pre-service 和 retired teachers, college faculty 和 educators from non-profit organizations committed to supporting social studies education in NC. Its annual conference promotes quality curriculum resources, best instructional practices, legislative advocacy 和 professional collaboration
National Council for the Social Studies - Founded in 1921, it has grown to be the largest association in the country devoted solely to social studies education
Global Learning
Appalachian is committed to introducing students to different cultures 和 teaching them how to live 和 interact in a global society.
的 Department of 历史 offers three regularly scheduled faculty-led, short-term summer study abroad 项目:
- Irel和/Spain - “Religious 和 Ethnic Conflict in Western Europe: Irel和 和 Spain,” every other year
- 德国, Pol和 or Israel - “的 Holocaust: 历史, Memory 和 the Politics of Representation,” every other year with support from the Center for Judaic, Holocaust 和 Peace Studies
- United Kingdom - “Postindustrial Wales,” on dem和
Admission Requirements
Admission to Appalachian’s Teacher Education Program 是必需的.
Why Appalachian?
- This is one of the largest history 和 social studies education 项目 in North Carolina. Its graduates are highly regarded throughout the state.
- 的 Department of 历史 offers a broad curriculum in local, 国家, regional 和 world history which encourages history majors to develop a comparative approach to human problems.
- 的 campus library’s W.L. Eury Appalachian Collection 和 British Studies collection are valuable resources for history majors.
- A web-based, undergraduate journal of historical research, called 历史 Matters, is published annually by the Department of 历史. It is edited by undergraduates with the help of a faculty board.
- Classes in the Department of 历史 are small 和 faculty members give individualized attention to students.
- 的 department has more than 30 tenured faculty members, including several with experience in public school teaching 和 curriculum design.
- Appalachian has been training quality educators for more than 100 years 和 is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
位置
布恩和 胡桃木
职业生涯
- Teacher: public, private, inter国家 和 U.S. Department of Defense schools
- 导师
- Adult Education Teacher
- Curriculum Specialist
- Education Management Specialist
- Education 和 Training Administrator
- Educational Resource Developer
- Historic Site Educator
- 历史 Educational Researcher
- Instructor: community college, college, 和 university
- Museum Education Specialist
- Research Assistant
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联系人
College of Arts 和 Sciences
Department of 历史
Dr. Rwany Sibaja
Program director
828-262-8476
sibajaro@85500171.com
Dr. Allison Fredette
Program faculty member
828-262-6021
fredettead@85500171.com
Jennifer Morris
Program advisor 和 associate
828-262-2088
morrisjf1@85500171.com