Social Science, Preparation for Teaching (Single Subject), BA (2024-2025) (AA-T History)

The AA-T in History guarantees 60 transferable units and the completion of all lower division Core GE. This transfer degree will meet the HIST 20A & HIST 20B (including the US1 requirement) and HIST 1A & HIST 1B requirements at SJSU.

Below is the path to the BA in Social Science, Preparation for Teaching (Single Subject) degree in 60 semester units for students who earn the AA-T in History.

Year 1 | Year 2

Year 1

1st Semester (14 units)

Upper Division Writing Self Placement Exercise Completed
US2+3 Course (US and California Government) 3 units
- if US2+3 already satisfied, then take a Lower OR Upper Division University Elective
CCS 185 - Teaching in a Diverse Society 3 units
ECON 109 - Analysis of Economic Issues for Teachers 3 units
HIST 99 - History Fundamentals 3 units
Physical Education 2 units

2nd Semester (14 units)

HIST 100W - History Writers’ Workshop 3 units (Writing in the Disciplines)
SOCS 139 - World History for Teachers 3 units (Area V)
Two (2) Upper Division US History Courses (approved by Social Science Teacher Preparation advisor) 8 total units

Year 2

3rd Semester (17 units)

SOCS 137 - California History for Teachers 3 units
SOCS 138 - US History for Teachers 3 units (Area S)
SOCS 177 - Sociology of Education 3 units
Two (2) Upper Division US History Courses (approved by Social Science Teacher Preparation advisor) 8 total units

4th Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 units
POLS 101 - American Government for Teachers 3 units
SOCS 195 - Social Science Teacher Preparation 3 units
Two (2) Upper Division US History Courses (approved by Social Science Teacher Preparation advisor) 6 total units

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Check with a major advisor regarding the most appropriate course sequence for you. 60 units minimum will be transferred with this degree, however up to 70 transfer units can be applied to the lower division and lower division free electives if articulated.