Overview

The History Department has been recognized by the American Historical Association as one of 12 outstanding history departments in the United States and Canada, selected for its "brilliant teaching and leadership." The department’s strongest areas include the modern American West, classics, early modern Europe, and the Atlantic World.

During the History program of the Utah State University students learn the skills needed to research, analyze, think critically, and communicate clearly – all of which are highly valued skills in various career paths. About one-third of history graduates from USU go on to teaching, while two-thirds go into law, medicine, or business fields.

The preferred degree in the history program is the BA, which requires proficiency in a foreign language. Students may, however, choose to pursue the BS degree, which requires a significant amount of coursework in the College of Science.

Career Options

The department’s program develops expertise in the discipline of history as well as broader skills in the liberal arts. In other words, the curriculum not only provides specialized academic training but also prepare students to work in a variety of fields. Historical study develops one’s ability to investigate problems, identify reliable sources, analyze information, contextualize complex questions, and communicate conclusions in a clear and thoughtful manner.

The training and skills students develop with a history degree open doors to a range of careers in fields, such as:

Preservation and historical education (researcher, cultural resources management and historic preservation, national park service)

Communicator (writer and editor, journalist, documentary editor, producer of multimedia material)

Information manager (archivist, records manager, librarian, military intelligence, foreign service)

Advocate (lawyer and paralegal, litigation support, legislative staff work)

Businesses and associations (corporate historian, contract historian, historian in nonprofit association)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Foundations of Western Civilization: Ancient and Medieval

Foundations of Western Civilization: Modern

Pre-Modern World

The Modern World

United States to 1877

United States 1877-Present

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

History View 1892 other Bachelors in History in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Application

Pay $50 nonrefundable application fee

Official Transcripts showing class grades in all years of high school and university must be mailed to the address on the right. Do not open the envelope with the official transcript.

Certified English translations must be provided for transcripts in other languages.

English Proficiency

Proof of Financial Support

Affidavit of Financial Support

Bank Statement Copy

Passport Copy

Tuition Fee

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International

25744 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25744 USD per year during 48 months.
National

25744 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25744 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9228 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9228 USD per year during 48 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History.

Available Scholarships

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