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GET READY TO INSPIRE WITH YOUR TEACHING DEGREE FROM UW-STEVENS POINT <\/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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Praised for its program outcomes, graduation and retention rates, advising services, student organization opportunities and vast program options, UW-Stevens Point was ranked second in the U.S. on Study.com\u2019s Best Colleges for Education Majors list. More than 80 percent of our recent social studies education graduates have been hired within one year of graduation.<\/p><\/div>

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Field Experiences <\/h3>

The responsibility of the Office of Field Experiences is to provide quality field experiences for students enrolled in the teacher education program at UW-Stevens Point. These experiences, such as student teaching, involve our students and instructors in practical activities with cooperating teachers and administrators in actual schools and educational agencies.<\/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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Meet our Teaching Alum!<\/h5>

Hired Before Graduation<\/h3>

History and Social Studies Education<\/h4>

From student teachers to teaching professionals. Our teacher candidates are able to refine their knowledge and skills under the guidance of our faculty who have dedicated their careers to education!<\/p><\/div>

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