Overview

The state of Illinois now requires that all candidates seeking certification to teach History must also be qualified to teach all other social studies subjects. Our program meets all these requirements. History - Teacher Education majors have very specific general education requirements - but take the same History Core Courses as other History majors.

Possible Careers

High School History
Social Studies Teacher
Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Why Choose History at Western Illinois University?

The History - Teacher Certification program is designed to ensure your successful completion of all requirements. We provide highly individualized advising, support, and resources to pass the State Subject Matter Certification Exam, which covers that full range of social studies subjects, including History.

WIU graduates will be certified to teach secondary school History and social studies in the state of Illinois. Illinois state has reciprocity agreements with a number of other states as well, allowing those certified to teach in Illinois to gain certification in those additional states. Let us help you get to where YOU want your degree to take you!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

American History to 1877

American History since 1877

World History to 1500

World History since 1500

Historical Methods

Crime, Policing, and Punishment

Technology and Science in World History

The History of Sports in the United States

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

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PTE Academic

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Education History Teaching View 1213 other Bachelors in Teaching in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

IELTS

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Western is one of just two public institutions in the state that are test-optional in regard to college admissions.

Tuition Fee

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International

17670 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 589 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

10110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 337 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

10110 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 337 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Macomb

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History - Teacher Education.

Available Scholarships

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