Careers and Outcomes
Become a high school history teacher
History teachers tell the stories of the human experience. They make the past relevant for today's young minds.
What can you do with a degree in history education?
Most graduates go on to teach history/social studies in secondary schools (grades 6-12).
But a degree in history education gives you the necessary skills to thrive away from the classroom as well.
Drawing on the principles of a liberal arts education, you will develop a toolbox that includes critical thinking, analysis and research skills. With your degree in history education, you may pursue a career in settings and fields like:
- Teacher
- Archivist
- Community/museum educator
- Consultant
- Government/politics
- Librarian
- National or state park guide
- University student support specialist
Get certified (and trained) to teach
The history education major at Missouri State is the largest program of its kind in the state of Missouri.
With a reputation for excellence, this interdisciplinary program prepares you for success in the classroom with practical teaching strategies and a broad foundation in the social sciences.
This degree will certify you to teach at the high school or middle school level. As you complete your degree, you'll have the chance to develop your style with student teaching stints and practicums.
Set your foundation for a graduate degree
If you decide to continue your education in a graduate program (master's, PhD, etc.), your career options and earning potential will increase. To aid in this transition, you should produce solid undergraduate work and secure faculty recommendations to help you move on to the next step.
While a graduate degree in history is a natural fit with an undergraduate degree in the subject, there are also graduate options in related fields which can further expand your potential.
- Education
- History
- Law
- Library science
- Political science
History in the making
