History (7-12) The City University of New York

Overview

The History (7-12) programme at The City University of New York offers a robust academic foundation for students aiming to teach at the secondary level. This integrated degree ensures that graduates possess both deep subject matter expertise and the professional certification requirements for adolescent education.

The curriculum is delivered by a community of professional historians who are deeply committed to excellence in both teaching and research. Students are trained in discipline-specific skills, including critical thinking, advanced reading, and professional communication, while exploring a global perspective of the past.

The faculty provides extensive geographic, thematic, and chronological coverage of history, ensuring that future educators can present a diverse and inclusive narrative to their own students.

Why History (7-12) at The City University of New York?

The university provides a supportive environment where faculty specialists take a serious responsibility in mentoring undergraduate students. The department is a community of scholars committed to free inquiry, helping students gain sophisticated knowledge of the professional skills used by historians.

Students benefit from the university's strong links to cultural institutions and government agencies across the city. These partnerships often lead to unique opportunities for students to engage with historical records and public history projects, enhancing their understanding of the discipline beyond the classroom.

The institution also hosts a chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honors Society, which promotes research and intellectual exchange. This allows high-achieving students to participate in field trips, lectures, and seminars that foster a strong sense of academic community between faculty and peers.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 620 per credit
• National fee: USD 620 per credit
• Local fee: USD 305 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on providing instruction in discipline-specific skills and content knowledge from a global perspective. Modules may include:

• History
• Adolescent Education
• Social Studies
• Historical Methods
• Global History

Careers with History (7-12)

Graduates from this programme are primarily prepared for roles as Social Studies teachers within the New York City school system and beyond. The combination of historical expertise and educational training makes them highly competitive candidates for secondary education positions.

Beyond the classroom, the skills acquired in research and analysis allow graduates to pursue careers in public history, city government agencies, and non-profit organisations. Many alumni also find success in roles involving historical records, archival work, and community outreach within cultural institutions.

The university supports career progression through various internship programmes, such as the CUNY Cultural Corps and the Pencil Internship Program. These initiatives connect students with professional summer internships in city government and non-profit sectors, providing a head start in the professional world.