History (Secondary Education) ,BA
Archivist, Civilizations, Education, Global History, Globalization, Holocaust, Latin American Studies, Middle Ages, Researcher, Teacher, United States History, cultural, history, politics, secondary
Passionate about history and education? Prepare to educate the next generation of learners in the high-demand field of education. You'll also be equipped for a variety of other career fields and for graduate study.
The Bachelor of Arts program in history with a concentration in secondary education offers flexibility if you are considering a career in education for teaching and certification, while also providing you with the disciplinary knowledge of a traditional history degree. You understand history in all its depth while developing strong critical reading, writing and research skills as well as skills in oral presentation.
The demand for teachers in Arizona is high. You complete your teaching internship in school districts in the greater Phoenix area or for one of the 22 Native American nations in Arizona.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First
required math course:
MAT 114 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math
intensity: General
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Evaluate historical methodologies used to interpret past events, trends, issues, developments, relationships, and/or perspectives.
- Analyze events, issues, developments, relationships and perspectives in world, national and cultural histories using evidence from primary and secondary sources.
- Use digital technologies and Large Language AI models to complete historical research.
Studying abroad enables students in the history program to visit historical sites around the world and see the marks the past has left behind. Students can hear narratives from locals in different regions of the world and gain new perspectives on the past, which they can incorporate into their own teaching in the future.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Students in these programs build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network. Participation in study abroad programs provides students with the heightened cultural competency and strengthened leadership and critical thinking skills that enhance their resumes and help them stand out in a competitive job market. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can explore how their varied fields and interests interact in different settings around the world.
Graduates possess the strong, practical teaching tools necessary to successfully teach middle or high school students. With the ability to find and evaluate evidence, form arguments and present analysis, graduates are also well suited for careers in a wide variety of industries and fields of work, and they have a solid foundation for graduate study in teaching, law, business and many other fields.
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
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3.8%
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$64,550
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8.2%
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$116,580
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0.6%
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$77,920
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-1.6%
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$72,040
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2.2%
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$76,750
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6.6%
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$166,790
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7.0%
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$63,420
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5.4%
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$51,440
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3.4%
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Not available
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0.9%
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$90,390
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ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.
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