About the Program
Help future generations better understand the world through sharing our past. With a comprehensive curriculum, you will be introduced to the practice and study of history, learn about a wide range of regions and eras, and dive deep into the content and methods required to engage young minds in the social sciences. You’ll gain the tools and knowledge needed to pursue a teaching credential with confidence, ready to make an impact in the classroom.
The Polytechnic Approach
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
The History Pre-Credential option is for you if you look to teach history/social science in middle or high schools. Approved by the California State Commission on Teacher Credentialing, it provides a major in history combined with a pre-credential social science emphasis. Completion of this option successfully meets the state subject matter requirement for the Single Subject Teaching Credential in social science. Students may also meet this requirement by passing an examination adopted by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
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.
