Teach History

Why study History Education at Washburn?

If your passion includes making history come alive for others, Washburn is a wonderful place to prepare for your teaching career. 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.

Career Forecast Growing Outlook.Average Salary High school teachers: $55,170 in Kansas Middle school teachers: $58,010 in Kansas on campus

What sets Washburn 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.

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Scholarships

Admissions scholarships

Washburn University offers generous scholarships based on your interests, career aspirations, community service and academic success.

History department scholarships

You're eligible for department scholarships once you've completed 12 hours of history courses. Application forms are available at the beginning of the spring semester.

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Cost and financial aid

Tuition and fees

Classes part of the history education program are offered as Traditional Undergraduate courses.

Financial aid

Washburn University offers generous undergraduate financial aid, including scholarships and grants.

Tuition waiver programs

If you don’t currently live in Kansas, learn about our Tuition Waiver programs that may qualify you for in-state tuition.

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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.

• Education Major Map

• History Major Map

• B.Ed. Sample Schedule

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.

• Education Major Map

• History Major Map

• BA Sample Schedule

Core classes for History Education majors

Curriculum outline for the U.S. history, U.S. government and world history program:

Core courses

HI 111 History of the U.S. I (3)

HI 112 History of the U.S. II (3)

HI 100 Early World History (3)

HI 101 Changing World History (3)

HI 102 Modern World History (3)

HI 395 History Forum (3)

PO 106 U.S. Government (3)

PO 107 American State and Local Government (3)

HI 399 Historical Methods and Research (3)

Upper Division U.S. History (6)

Upper Division European History (3)

Upper Division Non-Western History (3)

Required additional courses in social science

Selected Upper Division Political Science (6)

Economics EC 200 (3)

Anthropology AN 112 (3)

Geography GG 102 (3)

Enroll at WU

Apply to Washburn by filling out the undergraduate admissions application and enroll to pursue History Secondary Education.

Declare major and apply to Education program

It is common to declare a major in history at enrollment and then determine your specific interest. In your second year you'll need to apply to the Professional Teacher Education Program. Admission to the program allows you to begin your teaching blocks.

Graduate & Licensure Exams

You’ll participate in Education Interview Day before graduation. Many students graduate with a job lined up. Plan to take the Praxis exams in your final semester.

Classroom teaching or graduate school

55 percent of Washburn history education graduates continue to a graduate program right away.

Teaching Licensure Only:

This option is right for you only if you already have a bachelor’s degree in any field and you want to become a licensed History educator.

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Set for Success

CAREER FORECAST: growing outlook

Employment of Middle and High School Teachers is predicted to grow about 4 percent from 2019 to 2029 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The rate is as fast as average for all occupations.

Student/Faculty Ratio:

9:1 Education

19:1 History

Qualities for success

Curious

Enjoy research

Commitment to teaching effectiveness

Desire to make a difference in the lives of young people

Job Placement

Alumni of this program teach in districts throughout Kansas, in the Kansas City area, and in other states.

Program cost

Classes part of the history education program are offered as Traditional Undergraduate courses. You're eligible for department scholarships once you've completed 12 hours of history courses. Application forms are available at the beginning of the spring semester.

• Tuition and fees

• Financial aid

• Admissions scholarships

• Department scholarships

Honor Society

An honor society just for history majors

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Become an Ichabod!

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Scholarships

History majors are annually recognized with awards and scholarships

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GET IN TOUCH WITH History Department

History Department
Henderson Learning center
3rd Floor, Room 311
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621

Phone & Email
Ph: 785.670.2060
history@washburn.edu