Degrees & Areas of Study

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A degree in history will prepare you for a variety of careers, from education and research to law, business or theology. 

Want to be a teacher? You can pursue a bachelor’s degree with a certification in history or social studies. Are you ready to be a public historian? Do you have your sights set on graduate school? The Department of History offers a graduate degree in history with concentrations that will prepare you to work as a historian in an academic, government or nonprofit setting. 

Degrees and areas of study offered

Bachelor of Arts

Undergraduate minors

Master of Arts   

 

Major Academic Planners (Degree MAPs)

Undergraduate degree major academic planners serve as a guide for taking the right courses in the right order as you make your way toward filing your official degree plan. A Degree MAP is a semester-by-semester sequence of courses that suggests courses you should complete each semester to be “on track” to graduation. To find the suggested Degree MAP for your area of study, explore the list below.

These documents are provided as a resource. Always consult with your academic advisor to ensure you're on track.

Department of History

History Courses

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