Overview

The History program of Capital University offers a variety of programs for students who wish to pursue the field of history, including the standard history major and the history major and education through the social studies licensure program.

By completing the history major, taking additional social studies courses and fulfilling education requirements, you could become licensed by the state of Ohio to teach in grades 7-12.

Where you'll go: careers and placement

Employers value history majors because they are capable of organizing and analyzing information. With a degree in history from Capital, our graduates are prepared to enter many fields, including business, education, museums, archives, historical society work, politics, journalism and foreign service. They're also well-prepared to pursue advanced degrees in professions such as law (Did we mention we have a Law School?), or to go into government work.

Here's what some of our graduates are doing now:

Teacher

Librarian

Editorial Assistant

Senior Trust Officer

Lawyer

Professor

Pastor

Archivist

Administration: State Government

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World Civilizations: Ancient to 1500

World Civilizations: 1500 to the Present

History of The United States: Colonial to 1877

History of The United States: 1877 to the Present

History of Africa

History of the Modern Middle East

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

ongoing admission for national

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your online application, or complete the Common Application.

Official external examination results

Official high school transcripts (Please submit original or certified copies of the records in the original language and of English translations of the records. Photocopies or facsimiles will not be accepted.)

Official post-secondary education record. If you are transferring to Capital University from a university in the United States, you will need to submit your official college record/transcript in a sealed envelope.

For international students currently on an I-20 from another U.S school, you will need to provide a copy of the front and back of an I-20 form, visa page, and other immigration documents (form I-20 or DS-2019, etc).

Official TOEFL or IELTS score report.

For F-1 visa students, proof of funds to study in the form of current bank statements or an Affidavit of Support (PDF).

Photocopy of your passport identification page.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45100 USD / year

≈ 45100 USD / year
Out-of-State

45100 USD / year

≈ 45100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

45100 USD / year

≈ 45100 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Here's what some of our graduates are doing now:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Columbus

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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