Overview

In the History program of Western Oregon University you’ll learn research, writing and critical-thinking skills that will benefit you no matter what career field you choose. Your ability to define and interpret the happenings of the past will be the basis of your knowledge for planning for the future, and many employers will value that skill.

Learning Outcomes

Critically analyze, synthesize and evaluate primary and secondary historical resources

Engage multiple historical methodologies and multiple sources to produce will-researched written work

Explain historical developments across multiple cultures and regions

Career Opportunities

Corporate historian

Legislative staff

Archivist

Museum curator

Historic preservationist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World History: The Ancient and Classical World

World History: Expanding Societies

World History: The Modern World

History of the United States

US History: Native American Cultures to Early 19th Century

US History: Reform and Progress

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-03-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-06-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-30 00:00:00

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More details

WOU features rolling admissions, meaning we review applications throughout the year and applicants can select the start term of their choice.

Language

English

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Credits

158 SCH

158 - 188

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History View 1862 other Bachelors in History in United States

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Graduate from an accredited high school with a standard diploma.

Have a cumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Completed and signed application form and financial affidavit form.

$60 Application Fee + $80 International Express mailing fee.

Financial documentation.

Photocopy of current passport ID page.

Official copy of English testing score report.

Tuition Fee

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International

28710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28710 USD per year during 48 months.
National

28710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28710 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

9000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9000 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Monmouth

1549 - 2760 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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