Why history/social science?
The history/social science major is primarily intended for students who are planning on pursuing certification in social science education through a Master of Arts in Instruction program. It combines the depth of the history major, including significant research and writing experience, with the breadth of the social science major. Please note: course work leading to teaching certification may be reconfigured for this area of study. Students considering teaching in this area should be in continuous contact with the chair of this program and the school of education for a list of required courses. Career Options History/Social Science graduates pursue careers in a variety of areas, including… • Education, where they work as middle school, high school and college teachers. • Law, where they work as attorneys or paralegals for governments, businesses, and non-profits, or in private practice. • Information management, where they work as researchers and librarians. • Public History, where t
The history/social science major is primarily intended for students who are planning on pursuing certification in social science education through a Master of Arts in Instruction program. It combines the depth of the history major, including significant research and writing experience, with the breadth of the social science major. Please note: course work leading to teaching certification may be reconfigured for this area of study. Students considering teaching in this area should be in continuous contact with the chair of this program and the school of education for a list of required courses. Career Options History/Social Science graduates pursue careers in a variety of areas, including… • Education, where they work as middle school, high school and college teachers. • Law, where they work as attorneys or paralegals for governments, businesses, and non-profits, or in private practice. • Information management, where they work as researchers and librarians. • Public History, where t
