BA in History - History Social Sciences Teacher Education in Normal United States | Illinois State University

Inspire future generations by sharing your love for history through teaching. Upon completing our program, you'll be prepared to instruct history and social sciences at the high school level, including Advanced Placement classes. Gain hands-on teaching experience through observations, micro-teaching sessions, and culminating in a full semester of student teaching. Deepen your knowledge of favorite historical subjects while mastering how to effectively teach them. The program features an Accelerated Master's Degree (AMD) track, allowing exceptional undergraduates to obtain a master's degree with just one additional year of study. After declaring this major, consult with your advisor for details. We graduate more history and social science educators than any other program in Illinois. Our faculty members bring decades of teaching expertise to mentor aspiring history teachers. At Illinois State, you'll learn from distinguished professors with substantial professional experience in the field.