Translates the study and methodology of history into teaching practices appropriate for secondary schools, and evaluates recent proposals for improving history instruction. Prerequisites: Tier Two: Admission of Candidacy to Teacher Education; 18 hours of history or current enrollment in 18th hour; 3.0 GPA in history major or minor or elementary social studies major (history concentration).

Research and writing on a topic selected in consultation with an instructor. HST 491 may not be used as a substitute for HST 496. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing with B average in 12 hours of history; permission of instructor and the department chairperson.

Historical research and writing. This course or an arranged substitute required on all majors. Writing Intensive. Prerequisite: HST 301.

Each offering studies a selected historical topic using readings, discussion, lecture, and research as appropriate. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

The student, with guidance from a thesis advisor, researches and writes an undergraduate thesis. Prior written approval by thesis advisor and chairperson required. Prerequisites: completion of 90 credit hours, including 24 credit hours in History.