Program Description

The History Education degree leads to 6-12 teacher certification in the state of Georgia. Candidates concentrate on history, as the principal social science discipline in the secondary education curriculum and take courses in several other social science disciplines (such as political science, economics, and geography) as part of their cross-disciplinary teaching field preparation. After certification in history, graduates can add on certification in additional disciplines.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate knowledge of social studies disciplinary concepts, facts, and tools; structures of inquiry; and forms of representation. 
2. Plan learning sequences that leverage social studies knowledge and literacies, technology, and theory and research to support the civic competence of learners
3. Design and implement instruction and authentic assessments, informed by data literacy and learner self-assessment, that promote civic competence.
4. Use knowledge of learners to plan and implement relevant and responsive pedagogy, create collaborative and interdisciplinary learning environments, and prepare learners to be informed advocates for an inclusive and equitable society. 
5. Reflect and expand upon their social studies knowledge, inquiry skills, and civic dispositions to advance social justice and promote human rights through informed action in schools and/or communities.

This program is a part of the Norman J. Radow College of Humanities and Social Sciences .

Accreditation

The B.S. with a major in History Education is fully accredited and approved by Georgia’s Professional Standards Commission for teacher certification in line with recommendations from the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS).

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Admissions, Enrollment, and Graduation Criteria

Admissions Criteria

Admission to teacher education is separate from admission to Kennesaw State University. Students must meet the admission requirements outlined in the Teacher Education Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Requirements  catalog page to pursue this degree program.

Enrollment Criteria

This program does not have specific enrollment requirements. 

Graduation Criteria

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policies 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION  . 

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Program Course Requirements