History for Educators

Undergraduate Students or Future Educators

Teaching is a rewarding profession. There are many ways to become an educator in Idaho. Please see the Idaho Department of Education website for more information.

Students in the ISU College of Education can complete 20 or 30 credit endorsements in History. ISU also offers Social Studies endorsements, which include History coursework. Endorsement courses can also be counted toward a History major or minor. We encourage undergraduate students interested in becoming History teachers to consider a double major with Education and History.

Alternatively, students can major in History, earn their BA, and then complete a non-traditional preparation program. Please see this non-traditional routes summary handout from the Idaho Department of Education. 

For more information, please contact Dr. Meghan Woolley, Director of History Education, at meghanwoolley@isu.edu.

Graduate Students or Current Educators

The History MA program integrates traditional and interdisciplinary approaches to historical research. Students take coursework in both World and U.S. History. An MA in History prepares students to use their training in a variety of teaching positions.

We welcome K-12 educators who wish to pursue an MA in History and are proud to count many of Idaho's finest History teachers among our alumni.

The MA in History can be completed in person (in Pocatello) or online. Required graduate courses are always offered on Zoom after 4pm to accommodate teachers. Many of our elective 5000-level courses are available asynchronously, as well.

High school teachers interested in teaching dual enrollment (Early College) courses may qualify for tuition assistance. Please contact the Early College Program for more information.

For questions, please contact Dr. Marie Stango, Director of Graduate Studies, at mariestango@isu.edu.