Bachelor's in History Secondary Education

UNC Greensboro’s History, Secondary Education, B.A. prepares you to become a licensed high school social studies teacher for grades 9-12. Through a combination of history coursework and hands-on teacher preparation, you’ll learn how to help students analyze the past, evaluate evidence, and better understand the world around them. Graduates leave prepared to teach in today’s classrooms and foster critical thinking, civic engagement, and historical understanding in future generations.

Successful completion of required coursework satisfies competencies for the Standard Professional I License in Secondary Social Studies.

B.A. in History, Secondary Education PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• Prepare to teach history and social studies at the secondary level. Through close collaboration between the History Department and School of Education, this program combines rigorous historical study with professional educator preparation. You will be equip to teach grades 9-12 and engage students in meaningful learning.
• Build expertise across U.S., European, and global history. Study history through three fields—Western Europe, United States, and the Wider World. This broad foundation prepares you to teach diverse histories, cultures, and perspectives in today’s social studies classrooms.
• Follow a clear path to the classroom. A carefully sequenced curriculum helps you develop teaching skills alongside your history coursework. You’ll gain the content knowledge and instructional techniques needed to become an effective secondary educator.
• Learn from award-winning teacher-scholars. History faculty are recognized for excellence in both teaching and research, bringing current scholarship and mentorship into the classroom.

THE History, Secondary Education STUDENT EXPERIENCE

Learning extends far beyond the classroom in UNC Greensboro’s History Secondary Education program. You’ll gain valuable experience in local schools, work with faculty mentors, and connect with fellow history students through campus organizations and events. By the time you begin full-time student teaching, you’ll have already spent significant time observing classrooms, supporting students, and developing your own teaching skills.

• Complete 100 hours of supervised field experiences before student teaching.
  • 25 hours per semester in junior year, and 50 hours during the fall semester of your senior year
• Participate in a full-time student teaching placement during your the spring semester of senior year.
• Apply historical knowledge and teaching methods in real classroom settings.
• Join the UNCG History Club, the longest-running student organization on campus.
• Connect with faculty mentors who are committed to student success.

AFTER GRADUATIng With Your B.A. in History, Secondary Education

Graduates of UNC Greensboro’s History, Secondary Education program are prepared to begin rewarding careers teaching social studies at the high school level. Through a combination of historical scholarship, classroom experience, and professional educator preparation, you’ll develop the knowledge and teaching skills needed to engage students and foster critical thinking, civic awareness, and historical understanding.

Students who complete the approved teacher education curriculum are eligible for initial teacher licensure based on UNC Greensboro’s recommendation to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. Graduates are prepared to teach history, civics, economics, geography, and other social studies subjects in grades 9-12 while making a meaningful impact in their communities and classrooms.