Bachelor of Arts in Secondary History Education

University of Illinois at Springfield

The School of Education at UIS offers several degree options that lead to an Illinois Secondary (9-12) Professional Educator License (PEL). These options include:BA Secondary Education EnglishBA Secondary Education MathBA Secondary Education HistoryCandidates seeking the BA in Secondary Education English degree should expect that their total program of study (including general education, teacher education, content, and ECCE coursework) can usually be completed within the four-year time frame. Those candidates seeking a content area degree and minor in Secondary Education may go beyond the usual 120 credits to complete the requirements of both the degree and the minor. Students wishing to add additional teaching areas (ex: another content area, LBS1, or Middle Grades) should discuss these goals with their School of Education Advisor for additional details.Course work for Secondary History Education candidates falls into six categories: general education, introductory courses, core courses, methods courses, content area courses, and student teaching.Program Learning Outcomes Demonstrate mastery of content, technological advances, and pedagogical expertise in the content and grade levels in which they teachEstablish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students