The state of Illinois now requires that all candidates seeking certification to teach History must also be qualified to teach all other social studies subjects. Our program meets all these requirements. History - Teacher Certification majors have very specific general education requirements - but take the same History Core Courses as other History majors.

Possible Careers

• High School History
• Social Studies Teacher
• Middle School Social Studies Teacher

Why Choose History at Western Illinois University?The History - Teacher Certification program is designed to ensure your successful completion of all requirements. We provide highly individualized advising, support, and resources to;

• pass the State Subject Matter Certification Exam, which covers that full range of social studies subjects, including History.

WIU graduates will be certified to teach secondary school History and social studies in the state of Illinois.

Illinois state has reciprocity agreements with a number of other states as well, allowing those certified to teach in Illinois to gain certification in those additional states. Let us help you get to where YOU want your degree to take you!