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Want to teach history?
Our flexible secondary education concentration will prepare you for your future career in social studies education.
The main difference between this track and the General History Major is that this track is designed to provide you with an Illinois social studies teaching license (9th-12th grade). The concentration focuses on the development of historical skills while providing you with robust educational experience within the classroom and the pedagogical training and support. You are not limited to a social studies education and can seek out additional endorsements for your license in fields like economics, psychology, political science, and foreign languages.
You can also take advantage of internships, study abroad, and other professional development opportunities. You will not only develop a mastery of history, but also the skills necessary to guide students in their journey into the past.