History Education
Why Pursue History Education?
To know our past is to know our future (or at least a reasonable facsimile), and in a digital age that is changing at an amazing pace, the need to understand the human journey has never been greater. History is also full of amazing people, places, and events – and when you graduate from Piedmont University with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in history education, you have the chance to share those stories and the lessons of the past with the people who make up our future.
A BA in history education from Piedmont will also give you an impressive resume in a profession suffering from a shortage of highly qualified teachers. We help set you apart by providing support from highly-qualified advisors – selected for both their teaching skill and experience in high school classrooms. From them you will learn model techniques proven to work in high school settings when teaching their college content courses. Candidates also experience the impact that diversity has on schooling and consider the implications on teaching and learning. The result is that you will graduate prepared to teach a whole range of students in grades 6-12.
How a Piedmont History Education Degree Helps You
A history education degree helps you develop a deep understanding of historical events, critical thinking, and analytical skills while learning how to effectively teach and engage students in historical inquiry. It also prepares you for careers in education, museums, public history, and roles that require strong research and communication abilities.
- Gain a mastery of both teaching fundamentals and an intense understanding of history from Piedmont’s experienced and expert faculty.
- Develop an understanding of diverse histories, so that you can connect with students from a wide array of backgrounds and show them how history has affected them.
- Gain real-world experience with our immersive apprenticeship teaching program.
- Get a head start on a graduate degree in English with Piedmont’s Dual Degree program.
More About History Education
Learn more about History Education and the variety of options available to you as a Piedmont student.
Piedmont University history education candidates will take part in a diverse and well-rounded liberal arts education that teaches critical thinking and focuses on both education and history. Candidates are required to complete 21 hours of education-centric coursework, as well as apprentice teaching semesters. Candidates must also complete 27 hours of history content courses and 9 hours of history electives.
A history education degree from Piedmont certifies you to teach in grades 6-12 in both public and independent schools in the state of Georgia. A Piedmont degree also opens doors to a wide range of professional opportunities at schools and school systems throughout the state of Georgia.
Piedmont’s BA degree program in history education is a joint program with our College of Arts and Sciences. Students are assigned a faculty advisor in the chosen content field as well as an advisor within the College of Education. In addition to course work in the liberal arts and sciences and the chosen content teaching field, students also complete courses in teaching and learning and teaching methodology.
Students anticipating a career teaching history in grades 6–12 may pursue either A) the program beginning in the freshman year leading toward certification at the T-4 (bachelor’s) level or B) the Dual-Degree program leading toward certification at the T-5 (master’s) level. Students may enter the T-4 program up to the first semester of the junior year. After that, the dual-degree program is the only option.
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Meet our Faculty
Our History Education faculty are knowledgeable historians and skilled educators who combine expertise in historical content with innovative teaching methods to prepare future teachers to bring the past to life for their students.
Where do I start?
To begin your journey toward becoming an History Education student at Piedmont University, you can start by applying today! Or, schedule a campus visit and meet with admissions and financial aid advisors, as well as faculty members in education.