History & Government Education - MidAmerica Nazarene University

History & Government Education from MidAmerica Nazarene University is a Campus Bachelor Teaching degree that prepares you for a Education career. The success of our democracy is dependent on the participation of educated citizens. History and government teachers play a valuable part in this process, ensuring that young people learn the tools to advocate politically for themselves and issues they care about. Becoming a history and government teacher is a great way to provide meaningful service to your community. As a student in MNU's History and Government Education program, you'll take professional education courses, mastering issues like classroom management, curriculum development, educational media, cultural diversity, and working with exceptional learners. You'll also take courses in U.S. History, World Civilization, History of Kansas, Political Systems, Sociology, World Geography and more. These courses are supplemented by a broad selection of general courses in communication, languages, math and history, ensuring that every one of our teacher education graduates can offer comprehensive knowledge to their students. MidAmerica's Teacher Education program is designed to meet requirements for the state of Kansas and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education . Why MNU? The Teacher Education Resource Center on the second floor of MNU's Mabee Library puts resources and reference materials at your fingertips. The center houses textbooks, trade books, curriculum guides, instructional materials and more, for use by students and faculty. At MNU, you'll study history from a Christian context, examining the shaping events and trends of history in the context of your faith. Engage the ?big ideas? in an environment that supports both critical thinking and a sense of purpose. Small class sizes and dedicated professors mean you'll form close relationships with your classmates and teachers , encouraging a collaborative environment and active participation. MidAmerica's School of Education is highly respected throughout the state. Kansas is home to some of the top-rated school districts in the nation, giving students excellent opportunities to learn by observing exceptional professional teachers in successful classrooms. Thanks to our reputation and relationships with local schools, our graduates are competitive candidates for desirable teaching positions. Careers As school districts continue to grow, teachers are always in demand, making education a stable and rewarding profession. Your degree in history and government education will prepare you for teaching jobs in school districts throughout Kansas. You could also consider teaching at a college or community education center, or working as an archivist, museum curator, librarian or research assistant. MNU's Career Development Center assists education graduates in finding professional placement, with job search guidance, interview coaching and resume preparation. View more details on MidAmerica Nazarene University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Teaching courses.