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History with Teacher Licensure in Social Science

Study history in depth while pursuing licensure to teach secondary social studies.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts with Teacher Licensure
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 69 in Major
Careers
Postsecondary, Teachers
History with Teacher Licensure in Social Science students at EIU

Why Study History with Teacher Licensure in Social Science at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on experience in area classrooms
  • Build broad content knowledge of history, civics, and the other social studies disciplines
  • Work closely with faculty in small classroom settings
  • Collaborate with your cohort and build connections with other preservice teachers
  • Enter your student teaching experience confident and ready to make a difference in your social studies classroom
"Being from the suburbs, I had always been exposed to large school environments surrounded by big cities and never got truly close with any of my teachers. EIU gave me a chance to build strong relationships with my professors and classmates and explore my curiosities through the wide variety of courses they offer. Through the HIS-TL program, I have developed skills in my content knowledge, become a much better public speaker, and grown more confident in my abilities as a future educator. "
Aidan Gonzalez
1CID | Class of 2026, History with Teacher Licensure
Aidan Gonzalez, 1CID at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project-based coursework in history and education
  • Clinical experiences in area classrooms throughout Illinois
  • Opportunities to build your resume each year of the program
  • Engagement in high quality social studies professional development activities
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Hands-On Experience, History with Teacher Licensure in Social Science students at EIU

What You'll Learn

This major is intended for students who want to teach high school social studies, although it is solid preparation for a host of other careers from museum educator to librarian to curriculum designer. Students take courses that encompass the diversity of human experience in the past and in other social studies disciplines.

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$54,548
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Middle School Teachers
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • History Teachers, Postsecondary

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Bonnie Laughlin-Schultz, Coordinator
Professor & History with Teacher Licensure in Social Science Coordinator
blaughlinschul@eiu.edu
Coleman 2532
217-581-3310
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Edmund Wehrle, Chair
Professor
efwehrle@eiu.edu
Coleman 2576
217-581-3310
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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