History Education

Students in the history education program take coursework in the fields of both history and education. Working closely with faculty members in the History and Education Departments, students learn the skills of historical interpretation as well as up-to-date pedagogical methods. Graduates from the program will be prepared to take state-mandated Praxis exams and obtain licensure to teach middle school and high school history.  

Donald Messer 

I have a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in teaching, both from Tusculum. I was there for so long it transitioned from Tusculum College to Tusculum University after I decided to return there to continue my education! I currently teach World History and Tennessee History at Northwest High School in Clarksville, Tennessee. In teaching, I have to summarize, condense, judge and select information that is not only informative but relatable to my students for them to learn at their most effective level. Tusculum, the History Department and my professors prepared me for this workload with rigorous, applicable lessons and courses. Looking back, I appreciate how dedicated my professors were to improving my skills in research and speed reading and allowing me to justify my research. They gave critical feedback at every step, allowing me to continue to improve in every aspect of historical research and in how to educate. I would not be able to be nearly as successful without the guidance, professionalism and leadership demonstrated by my phenomenal professors in the History and Education Departments of Tusculum University.