Education Degree Vs. History Degree
An education degree is a degree you earn if you're considering a career in education such as teaching or school leadership. A history degree is for those who plan to use history as a major part of their careers. Not all history degree graduates pursue history careers and some with education degrees may choose careers outside of education.
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Commonalities of Both Degrees
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Both the history and education degree can be studied at the associate's, bachelor's master's and doctoral levels, although each of these levels vary in admissions requirements and curriculum.
Education Degree Curriculum
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The education degree curriculum includes basic non-degree-specific courses such as math, English and the sciences. The degree-specific courses can include courses in life sciences, physical sciences, American history, foreign language and political science. Students can also specialize in elementary or secondary education.
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History Degree Curriculum
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Every school has its own history curriculum, but in general, students pursue a history major with a specialization such as African-American history, Latin-American history, American history before the Civil War, or women's studies.
Benefits of an Education Degree
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Students with an education degree can not only become teachers but also find work as research analysts for the local, state or federal government, directors of educational non-profit organizations, principals or college department deans.
Benefits of A History Degree
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Those with history degrees have broad career options. They can become book publishers, work as politicians, teach history in schools, become journalists, direct social service agencies or work as researchers for major businesses.
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