Overview

With two degree paths to fit your goals, our history faculty will help you grow as a researcher, thinker, and writer, and push you to become culturally competent professional as you gain knowledge and skill in teaching history and social studies.

What sets Washburn University History apart?

History Education majors find community with historians and future educators on campus!
Study abroad is encouraged and funding is available to support you.
You’ll be eligible for scholarships.
Topeka is a great place to do history! The Kansas Museum of History and the Brown v. Board National Historic Site offer internships, too.

You can be involved in District 3 Kansas History Day.

Degree Paths

Bachelor of Education in History

This program is designed to be completed in four years, without summer school. It is an education degree with emphasis in history. If future graduate school will be in Education, such as Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or Special Education, this program is the best choice. Most graduate programs in history would also welcome this degree.

Bachelor of Arts in History with emphasis in secondary education

This program is designed to be completed in 4.5 years and also requires summer courses. You’ll earn a history degree with emphasis in education. If you want to pursue graduate study in history, or another field outside of education, this is your best option. Graduate programs in education also would welcome this degree.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Modern World History
Educational Psychology
Early World History
Teaching Exceptional Learners
Experiencing Teaching as a Profession
Extending Teaching as a Profession

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Topeka, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Complete the application for admission
official ACT or SAT scores (only required if you’re under 21)*
official high school transcripts
Pay a one-time, $20 non-refundable application fee
While ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission, if you have previously taken the test we prefer to have your scores on file for advising purposes and potential scholarship increases (scores will not negatively impact your admission status nor scholarship earning potential).

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

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year
Out-of-State

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10950 USD / year

≈ 10950 USD / year

Living costs

Topeka

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What sets Washburn University History apart?

Degree Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Topeka

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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