Overview

Upon the completion of the History degree from Southern Connecticut State University, some of our graduates pursue master’s level or doctoral work in the field or in allied studies while others find employment in administrative positions, social service work, business operations, national and international sales, local, state, & federal government, or non-profit endeavors.

Our small faculty to student ratio allows students to conduct research with their professors, to experience internships in the field, and for the highly motivated to pursue departmental honors work.

Key Facts

Graduates with History from Southern Connecticut State University will be able to:

Discern the credibility of a primary source.

Discern the credibility of a secondary source.

Understand the limitations of a particular primary source.

Discern what questions can and cannot be answered, given the nature and availability of sources for a particular historical period, event, or institution.

Integrate material derived from primary and secondary sources into a narrative.

Understand different interpretations of historical events.

Evaluate evidence for a particular historical point of view.

Construct a historical argument.

Think critically about aspects of society (e.g., religion, politics, the arts, etc.) in historical perspective.

Apply the above skills within the contexts of American, European, and Non-Western history.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Roman Empire

England and France in the Middle Ages

Renaissance and Reformation

Europe in the 17th Century

Europe in the 18th Century

History of Rome from its Origins to Caesar

Religion and Society in the Byzantine Empire

Nazi Germany

Modern Eastern Europe

Bourbons, Revolution, & Napoleon: France 1715-1815

The French Republic: Problems Since 1870

Themes in Russian History to 1800

Alexander the Great and the Hellinistic Age

Who Built America? 1500-1928

English Origins of American Law

American Roots

Women in American History, 1620-1890

Women in American History, 1865- Present

Colonial U.S. History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00

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Admission decisions are rolling. International students are advised to start the application process five months before the semester begins.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Haven, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Common Application for Admission, including the essay or personal statement.
Pay the non-refundable $50 application fee (payable online by debit card, credit card or e-check)
Request that your official high school transcript from an accredited secondary school be sent directly to the Office of Admissions, Southern Connecticut State University. Digital submission is preferred.
An official high school equivalency certificate such as the GED may be submitted instead of the high school transcript.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20938 USD / year

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Out-of-State

20938 USD / year

≈ 20938 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6998 USD / year

≈ 6998 USD / year

Living costs

New Haven

United States

1380 - 2110 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

New Haven

Funding

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