BA History

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

McKendree University

Program Overview

History is clearly the broadest and most inclusive of all the academic disciplines, since it properly includes the development of all other areas of study. The study of history is a solid preparation for life in an increasingly unpredictable modern world. Its study sharpens abilities to:
 

  • Analyze and evaluate information critically
  • Interpret relationships
  • Translate ideas into different forms
  • Apply concepts to varying situations
  • Synthesize new concepts from given information
  • Evaluate alternate courses of action or interpretations of historical data


A history major will also develop strong writing and research capabilities, leading to the development of an original research paper during their senior year.

If you enjoy the study of people, artifacts, and historical events, the bachelor’s degree in History is the major for you! A degree in History provides you with important skills in research, writing, educating others, and making connections between the major trends and eras in history. Career options abound for History majors in schools, government, non-profits, and law.

Program Key Stats

$36,430
Rolling


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Eligibility Criteria

3.0

910
18
6.0
70

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Historian
  • Museum Curator
  • Archivist
  • History Teacher
  • Researcher
  • Policy Analyst
  • Genealogist
  • Historical Consultant
  • Preservation Specialist
  • Documentary Editor

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