{"id":1176,"date":"2026-05-18T21:03:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T21:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/academics\/?post_type=uwsp_programs&p=1176"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:59:36","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T14:59:36","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

YOUR HISTORY DEGREE AT UW-STEVENS POINT GIVES YOU RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS SKILLS FOR A BRIGHT FUTURE <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

History and social studies education, offered through the Department of History and International Studies<\/a> at UW-Stevens Point, is an undergraduate program that focuses on the knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to teach social studies in middle and high school. Successful candidates in the program earn a bachelor’s degree and Wisconsin teaching license in social studies grades 4-12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to specific general education coursework, students complete a variety of courses that provide opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills needed to be successful certified social studies teachers. Students complete a rigorous social science and history curriculum. Additionally, students complete coursework designed to give them hands-on, practical experience in the application of social science concepts. Practicum experiences allow students to observe and teach actual students from the community to prepare for an eventual career in history and social studies education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For marketability purposes, students interested in teaching any area of social studies are required to complete a major in history and social studies education<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Department of History and International Studies<\/h3>
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Why study History at UW-Stevens Point?<\/h3>

The history program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is designed for students preparing to teach and for those interested in such fields as law and library science. The department requires students to take coursework in U.S., world regional, and global\/comparative history. Many of our students also participate in semester abroad programs and international internships.<\/p><\/div>

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Student Research Experience <\/h3>

The Department of History and International Studies frequently sponsors student participation in the College of Letters and Science Undergraduate Research Symposium and faculty-led research opportunities with collaboration on projects and publications through the College of Letters and Science Undergraduate Education Initiative.<\/p><\/div>

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Scholarships and Awards<\/h3>

The Department of History and International Studies recognizes outstanding students at the annual Humanities and Global Studies Spring Awards Ceremony. In 2026, a total of $42,200 was awarded thanks to our generous donors and endowed scholarships.<\/p><\/div>

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