History
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Degree Type
Bachelor of Arts
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College
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Contact
Advising Contact: Drake Dye
Phone: 479-788-7433
Find your future in the past with a degree in history.
The Bachelor of Arts in history encourages you to appreciate the significance of world events and comprehend the important connections between history, culture, and the status quo. A complete range of courses in American, European, and global history is led by skiled historians who make history come alive in the classroom.
Hands-on training in historical research is available through the Pebley Center for Historical and Cultural Materials archive and at the Drennen-Scott Historic Site, which features the Drennen-Scott and Willhaf houses.
Related Degree
Bachelor of Science - History with Social Studies Teacher Licensure 7-12
This program is designed for future social studies teachers who will make an exciting
and important impact on history, civics, economics, and psychology students in junior
high and high school classrooms. You will learn to integrate and apply the knowledge
you learn in actual public school classrooms for grades 7-12.
There is a separate application process for history with social studies teacher licensure 7-12, and requirements for admission may change over time. Students must meet admission requirements current at the time of their final application for admission to the teacher education program. Click here for School of Education application information.
Minor
This 18-hour program provides you with analytical thinking skills and research and writing ability that all employers desire from their employees. By providing you with core knowledge of the past, a minor in history helps prepare you for the responsibilities of citizenship.
Certificate of Proficiency
This 9-credit hour program provides curriculum designed for those in helping professions such as human services, health care organizations, educators, and others. Courses include Intermediate Spanish I, II, and Spanish for the Professions. Beginning Spanish I and II or required placement scores are prerequisites for Intermediate Spanish I.
What can I do with a degree in history?
A degree in history brings with it valuable analytical thinking, research, and writing skills that are applicable in a variety of careers. While some graduates have chosen to continue their education in law school or other graduate degree programs, many have begun careers in a variety of roles such as:
- Archivist
- Curator
- Educator
- Foreign Service Officer
- Park Service Employee
- Librarian
- Lobbyist
- Author
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual median wage for history degree holders in 2023 was $63,000.
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:
- know the significant periods and events in United States, European, and world history.
- demonstrate knowledge of the structure of government and the interplay between society and government.
- conduct research in primary and secondary sources.
- prepare for the responsibilities of effective citizenship and a successful career.
- broaden your perspectives of different world cultures and interact with them comfortably.
- present historical material in the public arena either verbally or in writing.