Overview

History at Samford University is a popular major with limitless career opportunities. History is fun and interesting. It deals with real people and events, not abstractions. It offers a boundless variety for selecting favorite topics and pursuing personal interests. Everything has a history — nations, wars, ethnic groups, sexuality, jazz, gambling, postage stamps. History is visible everywhere in American society.

In short, we study the past to understand humanity's place in the world, to remember those who came before us, and to help us live more wisely in our own time.

History majors are intellectually curious and engage in meaningful interactions with the faculty and other students. Our students thrive in a hands-on, problem-solving environment where they become detectives in pursuit of sources and answers.

Career Opportunities

You’ll be well-equipped for a wide range of careers as employers increasingly seek out majors in History for their creative thinking, clear writing, and critical insight. Remember, companies want to hire smart, creative people and often value those with educational backgrounds that set them apart from the crowd.

When one bestselling author and journalist was asked to name the kind of major she looks for in a successful job candidate, without hesitation she endorsed study in the humanities. “And really,” she added, “History is kind of the king. We need people who are good at explaining facts, who are good at editing, and who can visualize things in creative ways. We need good artists and we need good writers.”

Internships

Internships give you academic credit toward your history major, at the same time offering you valuable field experience that enhances your résumé and lets you explore career options.

Whatever your ultimate career path, a history internship can help you find the kind of job that interests you, while providing valuable work experience and even academic credit. Helping to create a museum exhibition or interviewing civil rights foot soldiers are just two of the many opportunities our majors have accomplished in their internships.

Whether it’s working with authors and editors on a writing project, researching legislation, restoring a historic landmark, preparing teaching materials, or serving with missionaries or ministers, interns gain beyond-the-coursework experience in doing history, during the regular academic year or the summer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World History since 1500
Early America
Modern America
The Historian’s Craft
The Great Depression & World War II
Cold War America: Media & Politics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

128 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Homewood, 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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General requirements

Completed International Undergraduate Application
$40 application fee
Official government documentation (passport, visa)
Documentation for financial support (bank statement, minimum balance $42,120)
Translated and notarized transcript (if your high school study was done abroad)
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Personal essay
Letter of recommendation
English proficiency tests
ACT/SAT scores (student may request waiver)

Tuition Fees

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40760 USD / year

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40760 USD / year

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40760 USD / year

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Living costs

Homewood

United States

850 - 1300 USD / month

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