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Bachelor of Arts

History Education

Department of History, Geography and Political Science
Study and research different parts of history. Learn to teach and understand students and to motivate those students to learn.
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History Education Introduction

The history program provides a dual focus: deep historical knowledge combined with proven teaching skills.
You’ll learn important teaching skills through:

  • Teaching Through Story: Use the power of narrative to keep students engaged. 
  • Classroom Management: Build a positive and productive learning environment. 
  • Professional Ethics: Learn the standards of the teaching profession. 

You’ll prepare to cover U.S History, World History, and other historical periods:

  • World History: Explore the beginning of the earliest civilizations to the modern era. 
  • U.S History: Explore U.S history from the colonies to the present day. 

History Education students choose a minor to become certified to teach in a second area. This makes you a high-value candidate for school districts. Options include:

  • American Government 
  • English 
  • Geography 
  • Mathematics 
  • Spanish 
  • TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) 

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Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in History Education, start with one of the following courses:
History Skills and Careers
October 07, 2025 01:46 PM
HIST 104
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Teaching as a Profession
April 13, 2026 11:14 AM
EDCOR 200
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World History to 1500
April 13, 2026 11:21 AM
HIST 201
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Writing and Research in History
October 07, 2025 01:47 PM
HIST 300
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Educational Psychology and Human Development
April 13, 2026 11:15 AM
EDCOR 310
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Special Topics in History
April 13, 2026 11:22 AM
HIST 390R
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History of Religions
April 13, 2026 11:23 AM
HIST 395
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Management and Professional Ethics
April 13, 2026 11:21 AM
EDCOR 480
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4-Year Plan
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Salary Outlook for BYUI Graduates

Explore earnings data for BYU-Idaho students who graduated in education-related fields.

1 year

$37,489

Average Salary

5 years

$52,185

Average Salary

10 years

$64,232

Average Salary

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This data is based on outcomes for BYU-Idaho graduates with a degree in this major, using federal Post-Secondary Employment Outcomes (PSEO) data. It reflects actual earnings and employment over time, rather than job market estimates.

Career Possibilities for History Education

Graduates with a degree in History Education have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

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Dive Deeper Into History Education

Explore helpful articles about this major, including career paths, skills, and opportunities. Get the insight you need to make an informed decision about your future at BYU-Idaho.

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History Education: Careers & Certificates
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AI in Academics

At BYU-Idaho, we are strategically integrating Artificial Intelligence to enhance academic excellence and prepare our students for an evolving world.

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AI in History Education
You will learn to leverage artificial intelligence as a quiet teaching infrastructure to streamline lesson planning and create personalized learning materials for diverse student needs. Our curriculum prepares you to use emerging technologies ethically to enhance student engagement and classroom efficiency while maintaining the vital human connections essential to effective teaching.
Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness
AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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