Overview

History majors at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt perform high-tech research and learn critical thinking, project development, and excellent writing and presentation skills. The History/Education concentration prepares students for the California Subject Examination for Teachers. The department fosters active student communities, including a student-run History Club.

Careers

Students graduate with the knowledge needed for a range of meaningful careers. A History degree does not limit graduates to a career as a historian or teacher, but opens the door to a wide array of careers from editing and publishing to historical preservation and consulting.

Analyst
Archivist
Diplomat
Historian
Law Clerk
Librarian
Museum Specialist
Politician
Professor/Teacher
Writer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Western Civilization to 1650

Western Civilization, 1650 to Present

Islamic Societies: The Making of the Muslim Middle East

East Asian History to 1644

Colonial Latin American History

Modern Latin America

United States History to 1877

United States History from 1877

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

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General requirements

Application Fee of U.S. $70.00 (non-refundable) can be paid online when applying on Cal State Apply.

Submit the Certification of Financial Support [PDF] along with a Bank Statement or Letter verifying funding

Send a photocopy of your passport photo page

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework/examinations

English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

17494 USD / year

≈ 17494 USD / year
Out-of-State

17494 USD / year

≈ 17494 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6838 USD / year

≈ 6838 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident students pay an additional $444 per unit on top of base tuition.

Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Arcata

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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