Teaching History Graduate Certificate
Students need passionate educators. Become that inspiring teacher as a certified early college or dual credit history instructor with East Texas A&M’s Teaching History Graduate Certificate.
- Offered Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Commerce.
- 12-24 months
- 18 credit hours
- No thesis required
- No foreign language credits required
Prepare Future Historians
With the growing demand for qualified teachers in early college and dual credit history courses, East Texas A&M’s Teaching History Graduate Certificate helps prepare you to teach college-level U.S. history. This 18-hour certificate is designed for current educators and provides the required training to deliver high-quality instruction in both online and face-to-face formats. Complete the program in just 12 to 24 months and cultivate the skills to meet the needs of all students. Are you ready to shape the next generation of critical thinkers and historians?
Quick Start Grant
Start your master’s program and lock in a renewable grant given every semester you stay enrolled as a master’s student at East Texas A&M.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
Our graduate certificate can open up a variety of teaching and educational career paths in both high school and college-level history programs.
Career Possibilities
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
Our Teaching History Graduate Certificate aims to equip educators with advanced skills and knowledge to effectively teach history at the high school and college levels, with a flexible hybrid format for career advancement.
What Might I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Comprehensive Historical Knowledge
Deepen your understanding of U.S. and world history, covering key historical periods and events, to equip you to teach a wide range of topics with confidence and clarity.
Innovative Pedagogical Methods
Master the latest technological tools and digital resources to enhance history teaching, integrating multimedia, simulations and interactive platforms to create dynamic and engaging lessons.
Curriculum Design and Development
Learn how to create and structure college-level history courses and develop engaging lesson plans that align with academic standards and meet the needs of our students.
Assessment and Evaluation Techniques
Gain the tools to assess student progress through a variety of methods, from assignments and essays to class discussions, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the material.
Taking Classes
Our 18-credit-hour Teaching History Graduate Certificate can enhance your teaching expertise, preparing you to teach early college and dual credit history courses effectively.
Hybrid Online and In-Person
Our program is offered in a hybrid format, combining online coursework with in-person classes at our Commerce campus for hands-on experience. Please refer to the Degree Plan for the latest details on course locations and times, as they may vary.
Course Offerings
Our program aims to prepare you for academic careers, equipped with comprehensive knowledge of English studies and practical teaching experience.
- HIST 590 Historiography and Historical Theory
- HIST 568 Seminar in History Education
- HIST 550 Seminar in American History
- HIST 551 Readings in Colonial North American History
- HIST 552 Readings in Revolutionary American History
- HIST 553 Readings in Modern United States History, 1850-1920
- HIST 554 Readings in U.S. Post-1920
- HIST 520 Seminar in World/Comparative History
- HIST 521 Readings in Latin American History
- HIST 522 World History Theory and Methods
- HIST 524 Readings in World History
- HIST 540 Seminar in European History
- HIST 542 Readings in Medieval European History
- HIST 543 Readings in Early Modern European History
- HIST 544 Readings in Modern European History
- HIST 572 Themes in Gender and Sexuality History
- HIST 573 Themes in Revolution History
- HIST 574 Themes in Race and Ethnicity History
Adding Value with Certificates
Enhance your qualifications and career prospects by earning a specialized Teaching History Graduate Certificate, demonstrating your expertise in history education and leadership.
Teaching History Graduate Certificate
You can become a certified early college or dual credit instructor with our Teaching History graduate certificate. Local school districts continue to expand their offerings of early college and dual credit history courses. There is a growing need for qualified teachers who can meet this need.
Public History Graduate Certificate
This certificate helps you develop specific skills related to public history. The practical, theoretical and analytical training provided in the certificate program will enhance your ability to compete for jobs in museums, historical societies, cultural resource centers, parks and historic preservation.
Professional Advancement in English Studies Graduate Certificate
The Professional Advancement in English Studies Graduate Certificate provides students with the necessary English hours for students who wish to teach dual-credit or college-level courses in a field other than English. Students who pursue this certificate should already have a bachelor’s, master’s or PHD in a discipline other than English.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Graduate Certificate
This certificate is ideal for students who either already hold a completed graduate degree or are actively in the process of earning a graduate degree and wish to earn this certificate in conjunction with their degree. In addition to the enhanced professional status that the Certificate in the Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) brings, this Certificate will enable the holder to meet the 18-hour SACS requirement to teach at the College level.
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Jessica Brannon-Wranosky, Ph.D.
Faculty
E. Mark Moreno, Ph.D.
Faculty
Cynthia Ross, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
At East Texas A&M University, students can join organizations like the History Club and the Future Educators Association. These student groups work to provide opportunities for networking, professional growth and collaboration, allowing students to connect with peers and faculty, participate in events and gain valuable experience in history education.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
On-Campus Employment Opportunities
Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
Cost Before Financial Aid
East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
Additional Fees May Apply
- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 2.5
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Once admitted, you must:
- Earn a 3.0 GPA on all required coursework (No course substitutions may be applied on graduate certificates)
- Submit a Completion of Certificate Request while taking your final graduate certificate courses.
Admission Process
- Create an ApplyTexas account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Teaching History, Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Provisional Status
After you submit your application, you may be granted provisional status, which means you can enroll in one semester of courses. You will not be eligible for financial aid until you submit all of your documents and are accepted into the program.
Submit the following documents to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Domestic Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your Graduate Student Services Coordinator. We accept transcripts officially via email (directly from the institution), through Parchment, and any other official transcript providing agency. If your university does not offer an electronic transcript service, you may request them to be sent via regular mail to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
If your degree is from East Texas A&M University, you do not have to order a transcript. We will access your transcript.
If we already have your transcript, we will reuse it for a new application as long as it is still on file.
International transcripts
WES ICAP evaluations will be required for certain countries; those are listed below:
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in Nigeria
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in China that do not come from CSSD (formerly CHESICC)
- Any country where the official transcript is not in English
For all other countries, an evaluation is not initially required. Original official transcripts are required for admission consideration.
Please know that upon receipt of your official transcript, the Graduate School reserves the right to require an external evaluation at that time.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents.
If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
Note: This graduate certificate does not qualify from Financial Aid.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Note: International students interested in graduate certificates must do so in conjunction with a graduate degree.
- Create an ApplyTexas account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Teaching History Graduate Certificate” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents to your graduate coordinator after you receive an application confirmation email.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Domestic Transcripts
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your Graduate Student Services Coordinator. We accept transcripts officially via email (directly from the institution), through Parchment, and any other official transcript providing agency. If your university does not offer an electronic transcript service, you may request them to be sent via regular mail to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
If your degree is from East Texas A&M University, you do not have to order a transcript. We will access your transcript.
If we already have your transcript, we will reuse it for a new application as long as it is still on file.
International transcripts
WES ICAP evaluations will be required for certain countries; those are listed below:
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in Nigeria
- Transcripts/Degrees from universities in China that do not come from CSSD (formerly CHESICC)
- Any country where the official transcript is not in English
For all other countries, an evaluation is not initially required. Original official transcripts are required for admission consideration.
Please know that upon receipt of your official transcript, the Graduate School reserves the right to require an external evaluation at that time.
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
2600 S. Neal St.
Commerce, Texas 75428
We will need official/original documents.
If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact Us
- Department of History and Liberal Studies
- 903.886.5226
- 903.468.3230
- [email protected]
- Ferguson Social Sciences 111
- 1702 Education Drive
- Commerce, TX 75428
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011