In concert with a rising interest in history education, there is concern about the quality of education and certification of history teachers. Many researchers, theorists, and specialists have weighed in on the issue of teacher preparation and certification. To what extent are history teachers prepared and certified to teach the discipline? This Digest discusses: (1) general findings about out-of-field teaching; (2) findings about state teacher certification requirements; (3) findings about national and state content standards for teacher preparation and licensure; and (4) recommendations for improving preparation and certification requirements for history teachers. (Contains 11 references.) (BT)