Overview

The History, Secondary Education program of University of West Georgia prepares students for careers in law, business, banking, politics, journalism, teaching and government, not to mention research and teaching in specialized fields such as museum studies, women's issues and the development of the world's diverse societies and cultures, both ancient and modern.

In today’s rapidly changing world and workforce, History graduates are in an excellent competitive position. You are trained to think critically, evaluate often conflicting and ambiguous sources of information, write clearly, and summarize and analyze effectively. While learning about the complex world around you and how we got where we are now, you will learn skills transferable to a wide variety of career opportunities.

Besides, the study of History is also immensely entertaining and rewarding in itself! Graduates with History degrees often study it because they love it. They may not work in a field directly related to History, but they have successful careers in many other fields.

Key facts

to demonstrate general knowledge of U.S. and World history and in-depth knowlege of a particular historical question

to recognize and to pose significant historical questions

to find useful primary and secondary sources

to analyze sources critically

to construct a persuasive historical argument based on evidence

to think historically

to cite sources properly

Students will demonstrate the ability to write in standard English.

Students will demonstrate the ability to make an effective ten-minute presentation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Historian’s Craft: Methodology
History of Georgia
Exploring Learning and Teaching
Exploring Sociocultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts
Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education
The Inclusive Classroom: Differentiating Instruction

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-27 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Carrollton, United States

Disciplines

History Secondary Education View 1568 other Bachelors in History in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

$40 non-refundable application fee (If mailing a paper application, please do not mail cash.)

Official High School Transcripts sent directly from the high school to Office of Admissions

Official SAT or ACT scores (Put us down as a school to automatically receive your scores!)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17016 USD / year

≈ 17016 USD / year
Out-of-State

16536 USD / year

≈ 16536 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

4488 USD / year

≈ 4488 USD / year

Living costs

Carrollton

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Carrollton

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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