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

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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.

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

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What Your Journey Might Look Like

Your First Year

Along with your core curriculum, you will dive into your major through introductory courses in American and World history and choose and begin your language. Join the History Club or other student organizations and get to know other students!

Reach out to Academic Advising for guidance on your curriculum options.

Sophomore Year

Start your training working with historical sources in HIST 2000, Historiography. This course is an introduction to the historian’s craft, and is the only required course in the major area.

Enroll in EDUC 2110, 2120, and 2130 to prepare to apply for admission to the College of Education. Meet with your history and education advisers for more information on the application process.

Junior Year

At this point, you will be able to focus on courses that based on your interests. This is where flexibility of the History plan of study allows you to choose coursework that aligns with your professional goals. You will also be apply to the College of Education

Once you’ve completed 12 hours in history and meet the GPA requirement, you care also welcome to join the History honors society, Phi Alpha Theta.

Senior Year

After a fall semester of education content classes, you’ll be placed with a Georgia school for your teaching internship.

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. UNG provides many opportunities on each campus and beyond to help you explore your interests and find new passions.