History - Teaching Major
Students majoring in History - Teaching take a wide range of courses covering countries or regions around the world from ancient times to the present while also receiving outstanding teaching training. Students gain historical knowledge as well as valuable skills in writing, public speaking and information analysis that makes them sought-after candidates for teaching positions and other education professions.
Our curriculum also allows you to easily double major in History - Liberal Arts without adding additional credits. Double majoring in History - Teaching and History - Liberal Arts allows you to gain a deep understanding of historical content while simultaneously acquiring the pedagogical skills necessary to effectively teach history in a classroom setting, essentially making you a well-rounded history educator with both substantial historical knowledge and practical teaching abilities; this combination can significantly enhance your job prospects in the field of history education.
This major leads to endorsements in Iowa for American History and World History in grades 5-12.
Largest in Iowa
UNI's teacher education is, hands-down, the best in the state!
Flexible Options
Student teach in Iowa, throughout the United States or even overseas.
More than a Number
Small classroom sizes, dedicated faculty and ample support.
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Chad Christopher
Advisor, History and Social Science Teaching
Seerley 328
Department of History
Phone: 319-273-3157
Email: chad.christopher@uni.edu
Jennifer McNabb
Department Head & Professor
Department of History
Phone: 319-273-2097
Email: jennifer.mcnabb@uni.edu
Grow your future.
Students are prepared to become teachers through four graduated field experiences:
LEVEL 1 (SOPHOMORE YEAR)
30 hours – The purpose of the field experience is to help the students familiarize themselves with the roles, responsibilities and professional relationships of teachers.
LEVEL 2 (JUNIOR YEAR)
25 hours – Students will teach multiple lessons under the supervision of a classroom teacher and UNI field experience faculty member.
LEVEL 3 (SENIOR YEAR)
35 hours – Students will spend a whole week shadowing a practicing teacher. During this week students will practice the skills necessary to teach a full day.
STUDENT TEACHING (SENIOR YEAR)
16 weeks of full-time teaching – If at one of the in-state centers students will do two separate placements. One eight-weeks will be spend in a middle school/junior high setting and the other eight-weeks will be in a high school setting.