Teacher Licensure
History or Government
Why become a history or government teacher?
Because teaching history is a fun profession with solid demand in the current job market. As a history teacher, you get to introduce students to the major issues of our day and help them become knowledgeable citizens. There is hardly a more influential occupation.
How can a degree in history with teacher licensure impact my future?
Generally speaking, our graduates go directly into the job market and become social studies teachers. There are other options as well, such as working for museums, nonprofit educational organizations, social welfare organizations, or the government.
Program Overview for HISTORY
We offer two degree paths in History:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History -- with concentration in Teacher Certification (Grades 6-12)
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in History -- with concentration in Teacher Certification (Grades 6-12)
Both require that you complete TSU’s General Education Requirements plus at least 39 hours of history courses. In addition, you will need to take a number of courses from the College of Education and student teach in both semesters of your senior year.
The BA requires four semesters of non-English language (or proof of fluency up to that level).
The BS requires a concentration in public history or another social science.
Program Overview for POLITICAL SCIENCE
We offer the following degree path in Political Science:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Political Science -- with Government Teacher Certification (Grades 6-12)
Advising
To discuss majoring in history with teacher licensure, please contact:
Dr. Andrew Patrick
Crouch 413D, 615-963-5742, apatric2@tnstate.edu