Bachelor's Degree in History – Teacher Certification

Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Major: History
Concentration: Teacher Certification
Hours: 120

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History – Teacher Certification Overview

17�Թ�'s Bachelor of Arts in History with a teacher certification is for students wanting to teach history and/or social studies in grades 7-12. This degree plan is similar to the B.A. in History program except that education coursework is introduced in the student's third and fourth year to prepare them to be a professional educator.

This program allows you to discover trends and patterns as you explore historical development from pre-history to the present. You will develop your skills in critical thinking, research, writing, argumentation and documentation and convey your knowledge to younger generations. To become a certified teacher in Texas, you must complete an undergraduate degree, pass state exams in both a subject area and in pedagogy and must comply with other state requirements.

History – Teacher Certification Courses You May Take

Texas History: Texas history from the beginning to the present time.

World History I: Survey of world history to 1600.

Intro to Teacher Education: An orientation to the organization and professional components of education in the United States with emphasis on Teacher Education in Texas.

Human Development and Learning: This course focuses on human development and appropriate learning and teaching theories. Developmental theories and issues as well as psychological principles involved in education, with emphasis on learning theories and practical application of psychological principles to learning and teaching.

Content Area Reading: This course is designed to provide the basic principles, concepts and procedures of reading and to enable prospective teachers to incorporate reading instructional techniques effectively into the content areas. Emphasis will be placed on the sound teaching practices within the confines of the content area classroom.

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Career Paths for History – Teacher Certification

By receiving a bachelor's degree in history with a teacher certification prepares you for roles like K-12 history/social studies teacher, which can lead to positions like curriculum developer, department head or school administrator. Other career paths include museum archivist, librarian, journalist or researcher. Becoming a history professor is also on the table if you receive a master's or doctoral degree.