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Bachelor of Arts

History Education

Study and research different parts of history. Learn to teach and understand students and to motivate those students to learn.
History Professor Bob Inama writes on a chalkboard while teaching his American Government class

History Education Introduction

A History Education Major prepares students to teach history at the secondary level and in a classroom setting. In History Education, you work closely with students in building them up and teaching them valuable lessons.

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Graduate Career-Ready

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.

BYU-Idaho Graduate Salaries

Graduates entering secondary education in Idaho can expect a competitive starting salary of approximately $50,252 with the statewide average for all teachers reaching over $66,000. Your earning potential increases significantly as you gain experience and pursue advanced degrees, with many districts offering automatic pay raises for master’s and doctoral achievements.

Common Career Paths

You will be prepared to lead as a classroom teacher in public, private, or charter schools for grades six through twelve. This program combines deep content expertise with a culminating student teaching experience that ensures you are ready to manage a classroom and inspire the next generation of students from day one.

Preparation for Grad School

This degree provides the academic foundation necessary to pursue future graduate studies in educational administration, curriculum development, or specialized content areas like history or science. Advanced degrees open additional career pathways into school leadership and district level management while providing long term professional and financial growth.

AI in Academics

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

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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