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Hardin-Simmons University Bachelor of Arts in History Education
Hardin-Simmons University

Bachelor of Arts in History Education

Abilene, USA

4 Years

English

Full time

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USD 29,526 / per year **

On-Campus

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** full-time undergraduate tuition & fees; 12-17 hours per semester; does not include course-specific fees

Key Summary

    About: The Bachelor of Arts in History Education prepares students to become effective history teachers. You'll explore various historical topics, teaching methodologies, and curriculum design to engage future students in history learning. The program typically involves hands-on experiences through internships or student-teaching opportunities.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as history teachers in K-12 schools, educational coordinators, historical interpreters, or curriculum developers. They may also continue their education in graduate programs focused on history or education.

Introduction

The Department of History prepares students for certification in History (Grades 7-12). The state standards are incorporated into the required curriculum. Students are introduced to a wide range of courses included world history, Texas history, cultural geography, and United States history. Students who graduate with this certification will have a knowledge and understanding of the social, political, cultural, and religious movements, the most influential people, scientific discoveries, and technological advances as well as the major events which have shaped human history.

Accredited Program

The State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and Texas Education Agency (TEA) Office of Accountability has awarded Hardin-Simmons University Teacher Education Program a rating of “Accredited” under the Accountability System for Educator Preparation authorized by Texas Education Code 21.045 every year since the rating of teacher preparation entities has been awarded. Educator preparation programs are held accountable for the performance of their graduates on the state credentialing examinations required for certification. Programs must achieve a minimum pass rate on the tests by disaggregated subgroups (All, Male, Female, White, Hispanic, African American, Other) to receive a rating of “Accredited.”

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