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Bachelor of Arts (BA), History
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Program Overview
A History degree at Anderson University provides students with a diverse skillset that is applicable to a wide range of career paths. History majors will develop strong research, analytical, and critical-thinking skills through the study of past events and their implications. These skills are highly sought after in fields such as education, archival work, museum curation, historical preservation, journalism, publishing, law, public policy, and government. Our History degree provides a foundation for a diverse array of professions that value rigorous research, analytical thinking, effective communication, and a deep understanding of human societies and cultures throughout time.
You will be uniquely prepared to enter challenging careers in education, government, business, and politics. From working with an elected official to a career in the nonprofit sector, our History degree prepares you for many entry-level positions, including the following careers:
- Journalist
- Secondary School Teacher
- Editor
- Grant Writer
- Legal Research
- Archivist
- Policy Advocate
By combining the History major or minor with other programs, like Political Science, Public Policy, Communication, Criminal Justice, or Business, you will be better prepared for employment after graduation or graduate school. This program will help prepare you for law school, an MBA, or a graduate degree in additional fields. You will be prepared for graduate study in:
- Law
- Business
- City and Regional Planning
- Higher Education
- Library Sciences
- Museum Studies
- Theology
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Program at a Glance
Total Credit Hours
120
Program Type: BA
I-20 Approved: Yes
I-17 Approved: No
Details
Program Director: Roger Flynn
Class Format: Seated (Main Campus)
Program Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January
Admission Requirements
- Previous Degree Required
No previous degree is required to enroll in this program.
- Transcript Required
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
Official high school or GED transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program. Transfer students must submit official transcripts from their previous school.
- Additional Admission Requirements
Two essays (prompts) or official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores are required during the application process.
- Application Deadline
Anderson University has a rolling admission process (students are notified when the are accepted whenever that is during the year) but students are encouraged to apply by the following dates: December 1st for the best scholarship consideration and no later than July 1st to begin in the fall semester.
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Why AU?
The world has a dire need for ethical communicators, and an Anderson University degree gives you an opportunity to create an impact for Christ in the workplace. Media ethics and professional values based on Christian principles play a central role in the courses offered, as well as in other activities such as internships, field trips, and appearances by guest speakers.
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