 History
plays a central role in general education for all undergraduate
students. History stresses an understanding of changes
that take place in society over time. Since we learn from
experience, through history we can greatly broaden our
learning through the experience of others, removed in
time and distant in space from our immediate world. The
study of history is as useful as it is fascinating. History
majors develop an ability to communicate well, both orally
and in writing, and the capacity to think clearly and
analytically. History majors are encouraged to study
abroad as part of their program. Whatever one's goals,
it makes good sense to include history in any degree program.
The History Department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree
in History; as well as B.A. degrees in History/Administrative
Studies and in History/Law & Society.
Undergraduate Programs:
 CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES
Because history stresses
change over time and provides the tools for comprehending
better a rapidly changing world, many of those planning
graduate work find history an excellent preparation for
professional schools such as, law and business administration.
For those planning a legal career, a strong background
in Western institutions and values can be obtained in
a variety of courses in the Department. Those planning
a career in public school teaching should be aware that
the Department's program has been officially approved
under the Ryan Act for both the elementary (multiple-subject)
and secondary (single-subject) credential programs which
exempts graduates from the statewide examinations required
in these fields. And, of course, a major in history prepares
the student for graduate study in this field as well as
a broad range of general careers in business, government
work and foreign affairs that ask for written and verbal
skills developed in the major.
 RECOMMENDED
PRELAW COURSES
The History major has long
been considered as an ideal major for students planning
to study law since it meets the three goals that law schools
recommend for undergraduate applicants:
- That they achieve an understanding of the development
of social, political, and economic institutions;
- That they develop an ability to communicate well,
both orally and in writing;
- That they possess the capacity to think clearly
and analytically.
The History Department especially
recommends the following upper-division courses to prelaw
students:
HISE 150, Ancient/Medieval England
HISE 153, History of the Common Law
HISA 120A-120B, The Supreme Court and the Constitution
See also: Law and Society Major
Social Science Subject Matter Preparation Program
The Social Science Subject
Matter Preparation Program is offered for students intending
to teach social studies at the secondary school level.
In California, students interested in teaching at the
junior high or high school level must demonstrate academic
proficiency in the subject area they wish to teach. This
may be achieved by one of the two following ways:
- 1. by successful passage of the social science subject
matter examinations:
CSET: California Subject Exams for Teachers (Social
Science Exams, Subtests I, II, & III)
- 2. by completing a subject matter preparation program
as part of an undergraduate program that encompasses
the requirements of the California Social Science
framework in the areas of the world history, United
States history, geography, political science, economics,
and behavioral sciences. You must obtain a "C-"
grade of better or "S" grade in all course
work and complete a portfolio.
Successful completion of this program will waive the
following examinations:
CSET: California Subject Exams for Teachers (Social
Science Exams, Subtests I, II, & III)
 In
addition to the courses required, EDUC 101, section 2,
is highly recommended. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing
has approved UC Riverside's Social Science subject Matter
Preparation Program for secondary school teachers. Please
see your advisor and the student handbook for more information
on this program.
List of participating departments
Anthropology
Economics
Ethinic Studies
History
Political
Science
Religious
Studies
Sociology
Women's Studies
List of Advisers (PDF file)
Student Handbook (PDF file)
You may request a Certificate of Social Science Subject
Matter Preparation Program Proficiency by completing
an online appliction.
Use Acrobat
Reader to view .PDF files.
School of Education
For detailed requirements consult the UCR General
Catalog.
For more information, e-mail: history@ucr.edu
or write to:
Department of History
University of California
Riverside, CA 92521
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