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Degree Received
History 7-12 Teaching Subject Endorsement, Bachelor of Arts in Education
Per Credit Hour
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At the Junior or Senior level students must take HIST 496. The course topic reduces the hours required accordingly in Advanced US, European, or Non-Western History. See advisor.
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