Concentrations: Public History
Major requirements and their VCCS equivalents (and RBC equivalents if applicable)
NOTE: The word "AND" between VCCS course numbers indicate JMU credit will be awarded for the completion of the VCCS sequence.
JMU Course: HIST 101, World History to 1500
- VCCS equivalents: HIS 111
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: A core requirement
JMU Course: HIST 102, World History Since 1500
- VCCS equivalents: HIS 112
- RBC equivalents: HIST 192
- NOTE: A core requirement
JMU Course: HIST 225, U.S. History
- VCCS equivalents: HIS 121 and 122
- RBC equivalents: HIST 201 and 202
- NOTE: A core requirement
JMU Course: Philosophy course for the B.A. degree
- VCCS equivalents: PHI 100, 200, or 227
- RBC equivalents: PHIL 101, 201, 202 or 203
- NOTE: Not required to transfer; may be taken at JMU. Please Note: PHI 111 and 220 (VCCS) and PHIL 121 (RBC) will transfer but DO NOT count for the B.A. philosophy requirement.
JMU Course: PSYC 160, Life Span Human Development
- VCCS equivalents: PSY 230 or 231 and 232
- RBC equivalents: PSY 250
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure in secondary education with an endorsement in social studies.
JMU Course: EDUC 200, Foundations of American Education
- VCCS equivalents: EDU 200
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure in secondary education with an endorsement in social studies.
JMU Course: POSC 225, U.S. Government
- VCCS equivalents: PLS 135
- RBC equivalents: GOVT 201
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure in secondary education with an endorsement in social studies.
JMU Course: ECON 200, Introduction to Macroeconomics or ECON 201, Introduction to Microeconomics
- VCCS equivalents: ECO 201 or 202
- RBC equivalents: ECON 201 or 202
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure in secondary education with an endorsement in social studies.
JMU Course: GEOG 200, Geography: The Global Dimension or GEOG 280, Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape
- VCCS equivalents: GEO 210 or GEO 220
- RBC equivalents: GEO 101 or 103
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure in secondary education with an endorsement in social studies.
JMU Course: EDUC 310, Teaching in a Diverse Society
- VCCS equivalents: EDU 204
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure in secondary education with an endorsement in social studies.
JMU Course: EXED 200, Foundations of Exceptional Education
- VCCS equivalents: EDU 250
- RBC equivalents: No equivalent
- NOTE: Required for students pursuing teacher licensure in secondary education with an endorsement in social studies (double major in history and secondary education only, not required for students in the 5 year M.A.T. program).
Advising Notes
Please Read: This major guide is a list of all possible major courses offered in the Virginia Community College System. Not all courses may be offered at your community college, and you are not required to complete all these courses in order to transfer. Rather, it’s designed to help you meet JMU major requirements before you transfer, and be better prepared to progress through the major once you arrive at JMU. Please be sure to read the advising notes for additional information on the major.
- History majors earn a B.A. degree. The B.A. requires intermediate proficiency in a foreign language (either through the JMU foreign language placement exam or coursework).
- A philosophy course is also required for the B.A.; see course equivalents above for options. B.A. requirements may be taken at the community college or at JMU.
- Students seeking teacher licensure in social studies must also complete the pre-professional secondary education program (5-year program) or double major in secondary education (4-year program) and the minor in social studies. All education students must apply and be admitted to Teacher Education. See the admission requirements and use the links below to learn more about the application process.
Updated 5/23
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