About the Program
Help future generations understand the world by sharing our past. Explore diverse regions and eras through a comprehensive history curriculum and gain the skills to teach social sciences. This program prepares you to pursue a teaching credential with confidence and impact.
The Polytechnic Experience
With a broad foundation in various eras of history and supplementary coursework in subjects including economics, geography, political science and more, you will develop the expertise to pursue a single subject credential in social science. In addition, you will get actual field training in public schools, giving you practical experience and a portfolio of your work.
Career Outcomes
Courses
Cal Poly Pomona’s Pre-Credential option in the Bachelor of Arts in History is designed for students aiming to become middle or high school history and social science teachers. This track fulfills the subject matter competency requirement needed for a California Single Subject Credential in Social Science, preparing students for a fifth-year credential program. While the option is particularly suited for future educators, it is also highly recommended for all History majors.
What’s the Difference?
General History vs. Pre-Credential History
The General History Option provides you with a foundation for a variety of fields including law, business, civil service and graduate school. The Pre-Credential option prepares you for a fifth-year credential program and is best suited for those who want to teach history or social science in middle and high schools.
