History: Teaching Emphasis - BA

The History Department has been recognized by the American Historical Association as one of 12 outstanding history departments in the United States and Canada, selected for its “brilliant teaching and leadership.” The department’s strongest areas include the modern American West, classics, history of religions, early modern Europe, and the Atlantic World.

USU history majors have the opportunity to work in-depth on undergraduate research projects. Students learn how to conduct and present their research all while taking advantage of faculty mentoring, study abroad opportunities, and more. Students learn the skills needed to research, analyze, think critically, and communicate clearly – all of which are highly valued skills in various career paths. About one-third of history graduates from USU go on to teaching, while two-thirds go into law, medicine, or business fields.

History Teaching Emphasis: This emphasis is for students interested in teaching, particularly in secondary education. Students will complete history courses and will also be required to take a number of classes that will prepare them to be educators.

• For more information about History: Teaching Emphasis, see the History Department website.

• Admitted and current students must meet with an academic advisor.

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• The highest math requirement for this degree is the Quantitative Literacy (QL) of the student's choice.

• New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.

• Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must have a 3.0 GPA.