History & Government Education Program Details

Program Curriculum

The secondary history and government program curriculum is built on the belief that it is critical for KU students to not only gain a broad-based teacher education preparation, but to supplement that education with hands-on practical experience in the field. This powerful combination allows our students to excel in any classroom environment.

General Education Courses

Content Area Courses

Additional Requirements for Content Area Courses

Political Science Requirement (300+)
Mapping Course Requirement
Asian/African History Requirement
Latin American History Requirement
European History Requirement (300+)
American History Requirement (300+)
Non-Western Geography Requirement

Teacher Education Courses

Please note: This is only a potential plan of study. Consult with your academic advisor before enrolling.

Program Curriculum Resources

Freshmen and transfer students will complete the KU Core Curriculum for general education requirements. Review the KU Academic Catalog or consult the program detail sheet for more comprehensive information on the required courses for the bachelor’s degree in secondary history and government education at KU.

KU Core Curriculum KU Core Curriculum

Academic Catalog Academic Catalog

Department Course List Department Course List

Admission & Tuition

Admission to the University of Kansas

All high school juniors and seniors, as well as other individuals, will need to apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Kansas through the Office of Admission.

Admission to Professional Program

Current KU students (freshman or transfer) will need to apply to their undergraduate professional program during their first (or second) year at KU. Each undergraduate professional program has individual admissions requirements and application deadlines.