What you will study
Your learning will begin with coursework on our Warrensburg campus before you start
field work in your sophomore year. Whether in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ classrooms or a middle school classroom,
you’ll have the wisdom and support of our faculty, who have all worked in middle-level
education. Let their experience guide you as you learn how to become a history teacher
who is not only competent but also caring and reflective.
Coursework to complete your Social Studies or History Teacher degree
The foundation for how to become a history teacher or social studies teacher starts
with the subject itself. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Social Science Education program curriculum is specific
to middle school students and combines history, geography and political science. In
the semester prior to your student teaching, plan to take the Methods of Teaching
Social Studies course. It will help you make connections between social studies content
and teaching instruction to prepare you to lead your own classroom.
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Unique learning opportunities for how to become a history teacher
In ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Bachelor of Science in Education degree program, you’ll gain real-world experience
to carry into your future classroom. Beginning your junior year, you’ll spend 32 hours
each semester working in middle school classrooms within ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s partner districts.
These meaningful, hands-on experiences will help you build confidence and prepare
for your final semester of student teaching.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student associations for a future social studies teacher
You may choose to participate in one or more ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ student associations, which offer
opportunities to learn from guest speakers, as well as to have fun with new friends.
Among your many options are:
- The Kappa Delta Pi or Phi Kappa Phi education honor societies
- The Student Missouri State Teachers Association
What can you do with a History or Social Studies Teacher degree from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½?
Your BSE degree in Middle School Education from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
will license you to teach grades 5 through 9, which includes high school freshmen.
This expands your job prospects and provides a competitive advantage in the teaching
job market.
When looking for candidates, middle school principals in Missouri will often begin
their search with us. ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ faculty have developed collaborative relationships with
school administrators, and this helps us maintain a 99% job placement rate for our
graduates. School administrators have confidence in the social studies teachers trained
at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ because our graduates are well-prepared for the job.
Where to begin your social studies teacher job search
When you choose ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, our faculty will not only educate you but also advocate for you
as you prepare to work in your own classroom. Get details on the types of career opportunities
that await you when you use the interactive tool below.
Financial assistance options for your ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Social Studies and History Teacher degree
In researching how to become a history teacher, you may also be looking for resources
to help finance your education. The ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ makes available information on grants, loans
and work-study opportunities to assist you.
In addition, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s College of Education has more scholarships available to its students
than any other ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ college. Among them are:
- Curriculum and Instruction Retired Faculty Outstanding Student Teacher Award: Recognizes an outstanding student teacher pursuing a middle school or other education
degree
- Christy Cox Whitley Memorial Education Scholarship: Available to an undergraduate student majoring in education
- Dorothy Martin Strate Scholarship: For a non-traditional undergraduate pursuing a teacher education degree
You can learn more about program-specific scholarships with the .
Meet Dr. Christi Richardson
Program coordinator
Dr. Richardson served as a middle school teacher before joining ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ in 2015. As the
program coordinator for our Middle School Education program, she stays current in
the field of teaching and enjoys helping her college students learn to engage young
minds.
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Enjoy Campus Life
Join a student teacher association
Students often say one of the best things about attending ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is the friendships they’ve
made. At the core of these lasting relationships are student associations, such as
the Student Missouri State Teacher Association (SMSTA). Join SMSTA to not only meet
people and mingle at fun events but also gain access to additional learning opportunities.
Meet Charles S.
BSE Middle School Social Studies Teacher Degree ’21
“ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Middle School program is a great opportunity to create a foundation and gain
tools for becoming who you want to be as a teacher.â€