Overview

History and government is also commonly known as social studies. The teacher education program combines history, political science, and geography courses and professional education coursework with multiple field experiences in diverse communities.

Career Outcomes in History & Government Teacher Education

Students who graduate with a bachelor's degree in Secondary History and Government Education from the University of Kansas will have fulfilled the requirements for the degree as well as the requirements for an initial teaching license for 6th through 12th grade in Kansas. The bachelor's degree in secondary history and government prepares students to work as teachers in the classroom, as well as with other education-related organizations. Potential position titles after graduation could include:

History and government teacher
Middle or high school instructor
Extracurricular activities sponsor

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Speaker-Audience Communication

World Regional Geography

History of the United States Through the Civil War

Key Themes in Modern Global History

Development and Learning of the Adolescent
Teaching Exceptional Children and Youth in General Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History Teaching Secondary Education View 1873 other Bachelors in History in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide evidence of high school graduation with a curriculum that would prepare you for university studies in your home country

Credentials and Requirements by Country for Freshman Admission to the College of LIberal Arts and Sciences

Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale;

Submit English proficiency test scores (dependent upon score level, scores are used to either determine English proficiency or to estimate students' placement in an appropriate level of ESL courses, as needed)

Tuition Fee

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International

28308 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28308 USD per year during 48 months.
National

28308 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28308 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

10596 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10596 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Lawrence

900 - 1400 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 Secondary History and Government Education.

Available Scholarships

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