BA History (Secondary Education) (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences) at Arizona State University

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Arts program in history with a concentration in secondary education offers flexibility if you are considering a career in education for teaching and certification, while also providing you with the disciplinary knowledge of a traditional history degree. You understand history in all its depth while developing strong critical reading, writing and research skills as well as skills in oral presentation. The demand for teachers in Arizona is high.

Faculty: New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences | Department: School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tempe, AZ, United States

What you will study

Sample courses HST 495 Methods of Historical Inquiry SPE 222 Orientation to Education of Exceptional Children SED 485 Special Methods of Teaching Social Studies: Community Resources TEL 310 Instructional Design and Planning: Instructional Thought and Action TEL 317 Instructional Thought and Action: Learning Environment and Management TEL 318 Instructional Thought and Action: Assessment for Learning What If Current ASU students, see how your courses can apply to another major and find out how to change your major .

Career pathways

Our graduates are prepared for a variety of career paths, including: Career Growth Median Salary More Information Archivist Growth: 3.4% Median Salary: $64,550 Learn more Document Management Specialist Growth: 5.1% Median Salary: $116,580 Learn more Editor Growth: -1.1% Median Salary: $77,920 Learn more High School Teacher Growth: -0.2% Median Salary: $72,040 Learn more Historian Growth: 3.0% Median Salary: $76,750 Learn more Marketing Manager Growth: 6.9% Median Salary: $166,790 Learn more Museum Curator Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: $63,420 Learn more Museum Exhibit Designer Growth: 3.6% Median Salary: $51,440 Learn more Politician Growth: 4.9% Median Salary: Not available Learn more Technical Writer Growth: 0.8% Median Salary: $90,390 Learn more Show more Example job titles and salaries listed are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No programme-specific requirements are published. Admission is to the university: all students must meet ASU general university admission requirements (first-year, transfer, international and readmission pathways).

Domestic applicants: USD 12,177 a year (2026-27). Arizona resident tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit Source

International applicants: USD 22,792 a year (2026-27). International tuition. Tuition only for the undergraduate on-campus (Tempe/Downtown Phoenix/Polytechnic/West Valley) rate band in the ASU tuition estimator, 2026-27: Fall 2026 plus Spring 2027 term tuition summed (full-time flat rate; part-time credit loa Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring semesters plus Summer; the estimator lists Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 admit terms. Transfer students may start in multiple terms throughout the year.

First-year applications open on or around July 1. ASU's priority admission date is Nov. 1. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents; apply with the ASU application or the Common Application (one only). ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission. FAFSA priority filing date: Jan. 15.

Transfer students apply with the ASU application or the Transfer Common Application; ASU uses rolling admission without hard deadlines for transfer applicants and decisions follow two to four weeks after all items are received. The application fee is $55 for Arizona residents, $85 for domestic nonresidents, $75 for ASU Online and $90 for international nonresidents. ACT or SAT scores are not required.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.asu.edu/apply

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