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History (B.A.) with Teacher Certification

The Bachelor of Arts with a major in history with Teacher Certification offers students a significant body of knowledge, develops their ability to understand how the past has shaped the present, how to research information, how to think critically, and furthers your ability to pass that knowledge and skills on to others.

With our program, you will enter the classroom with a strong foundation in both history and education content, as well as the first-hand experience of teaching from your internship. Gain the skill set of historians: adept critical thinkers and communicators who have developed skills in understanding complexity, diverse global perspectives, and multiple, often conflicting points of view with an educator’s ability to effectively distill and teach the skills as well as content.

This degree is offered in conjunction with the College of Education Middle Grades, Secondary & Science department and subject to their requirements.

Note: You must meet College of Education admission requirements for this program.

Degree Type

Bachelor of Arts

Experience our History with Teacher Certification Program

Wide variety of courses on regions spanning the globe, genres such as military history and gender history, and time periods from antiquity to the twentieth century.

We offer an extensive amount of time teaching in the classroom giving you crucial hands-on experience.

91ÁÔÆæ scored a four out of four in all areas on the GA state-wide Preparation Program Effectiveness Measures (PPEM) ratings this year.

What Your Journey Might Look Like

Define Your Own College Experience

College life isn't just about academics. It's about the relationships you make, the experiences you have, and the new things you can discover not just about yourself, but about the world around you. 91ÁÔÆæ provides many opportunities on each campus and beyond to help you explore your interests and find new passions.
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Stay Active & Well

From state-of-the art workout facilities, to over 35 different intramural sports, there are lots of ways to stay fit at 91ÁÔÆæ.

Campus Recreation & Wellness

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Make Your Money Count

Take control of your personal finances. Attend budgeting workshops, make a financial action plan or connect with a money mentor.

Financial Well-being

Experience the Past

Let history surround you. Eat the food, feel the stories, live the culture. We have great programs geared toward history majors.

Study Abroad

Where Can This Program Lead You?

Where Our Students Found Jobs

  • County schools all over Georgia
  • Volusia County Schools (FL)
  • Lanier Technical College
  • Riverside Military Academy
  • JET Program (Japan Exchange and Teaching), Japan

Where Our Students Have Gone to Grad School

  • Georgia State University
  • University of Georgia
  • University of Alabama
  • University of Buffalo

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