B.A. in History, Teaching Option

The History Teaching Option is offered in cooperation with the College of Education. The History and Philosophy Department offers a broad array of course options designed to prepare students to enter history teaching careers. The course offerings span the study of the American West, U.S. history, environmental history,  European history, world history, and the history of science and technology. The history teaching curriculum includes all education curriculum requirements to teach at the high school level. 

At all levels of the curriculum, the history degree provides students with the tools to think rigorously, to research and thereby generate knowledge empirically, and to articulate their thoughts coherently. In consultation with an advisor, students may select from a range of fields of concentration that are consistent with his or her interests and educational objectives.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Present a clear thesis statement.
• Distinguish between primary and secondary sources.
• Marshal evidence from both primary and secondary sources to support an argument.
• Communicate effectively.
• Recognize that historical events are subject to multiple interpretations.
• Cite sources according to the conventions of the discipline.

A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation; 42 of these credits must be in courses numbered 300 and above. Students must receive a grade of C or better in all required courses.