Overview

Salve Regina University's History and Secondary Education program offers an immersive journey through time, equipping you with the skills to analyze the past and make meaningful connections to the present.

Whether you're drawn to the founding of nations, the rise and fall of empires or the stories of everyday people who have shaped history, our program provides the tools to think critically, research deeply and communicate effectively - skills that are highly valued in careers like education, government, museum studies, law, business and more.

Career Paths

A history degree from Salve hones analytical thinking, research and writing skills, preparing you for a wide range of career paths and graduate studies.

The graduates excel in education and thrive in museums, archives and public history roles. Many pursue careers in government, public service and business, working in federal agencies, political organizations, finance and real estate.

Others continue their education in law and graduate programs at top institutions such as Boston College, New York University, Northeastern University, George Washington University and the University of Pennsylvania.

A look at where the alumni are now:

Assistant professor of political science, University of North Georgia

Associate director of admissions, Westminster School

Chief executive officer, Moran Shipping Agencies

Director of technology, North Branford Public Schools

International trade specialist, Maine International Trade Center

Ph.D. candidate in American and New England studies, Boston University

Recruiter, Oxford Global Resources

Senior consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton

Senior vice president, Kay Properties and Investments

Social studies teacher, Hudson (NH) School District

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Western Civilization I: 500 B.C.-1500 A.D.

History of the United States to 1877

History of the United States since 1877

The Historian's Craft

Public History

American Immigrant Experience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Dec. 1 - Priority deadline for January admission.

Applications are accepted on a rolling, space-available basis after each deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newport, 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.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit via the Common Application.

$50 application fee.

Official high school transcript, including grades from the senior year.

Two letters of recommendation (one from a school counselor and one from the teacher of your choice).

Personal essay.

SAT/ACT scores are optional for all applicants. Students who do not submit scores will not be disadvantaged in the admissions process. If English is not your first language, the results from a TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English proficiency test are required.

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Home-schooled applicants must submit a transcript and school profile when following a prescribed curriculum. In cases where that is not available, applicants may submit a copy of all course descriptions and a portfolio of work.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51300 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51300 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

51300 USD / year

≈ 51300 USD / year

Living costs

Newport

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career Paths

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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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Newport

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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