Overview

The ward-winning faculty members cultivate an atmosphere of open doors, easy access, and approachability. And the city of Washington serves as our laboratory and launching pad: many of our courses incorporate visits to archives and museums, and our majors frequently take advantage of the city’s wealth of opportunities by holding internships in government departments, nonprofit organizations, and historical institutions.

History majors at Catholic University of America have the opportunity to take courses and conduct research in a variety of historical fields, including medieval, modern European, U.S., and Latin American history. As they progress through the major, students are encouraged to take history courses abroad, as well as to participate in internships in Washington, D.C. as well as in other U.S. and international locations.

Throughout the major, the faculty works one-on-one with students to help them develop valuable and marketable skills in research, writing, and analysis. As our many successful alumni can attest, the History Department at Catholic University is the perfect place for students who seek to understand the world by investigating its past.

Career Outlook for Students of History

Studying history (or considering it) as an undergraduate? Four takeway points:

Studying history is about exploring the past and coming to grips with unfamiliar ideas and new perspectives, but it’s equally about mastering information, analytical thinking, and persuasive writing.
Employers value those skills, regardless of choice of college major.
Most history majors go on to careers in business, media, law, or other professions.
Lifelong salary prospects for history majors are comparable to those of students who major in pre-professional fields.

Graduate degrees in history lead to a wider range of career paths than you thought:

Study of history at the master's and doctoral levels develops advanced expertise in research, analysis, and writing, and our graduate alumni work in academia, government, public history, business, and the nonprofit sector.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Abraham Lincoln in History and Memory

Food: A Global History

World War II in Europe

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Common Application
The Common Application Essay
Official High School Transcripts
Secondary School Report with Counselor Letter
At least one (1) Teacher Recommendation
ZeeMee Profile (Optional)
International students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate English proficiency through the TOEFL or IELTS examinations.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

58920 USD / year

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58920 USD / year

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In-State

58920 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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Career Outlook for Students of History

Graduate degrees in history lead to a wider range of career paths than you thought:

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