Overview

Course offerings in the History program from Virginia Wesleyan College are intended to familiarize students with both the American and Western heritage, as well as with some aspects of the history of the non-Western world.

The study of history is presented as a means of integrating college experiences and developing certain perceptual and analytical skills. Students are exposed to a broad range of modern historical methodologies, making connections between history and many other academic disciplines.

The study of history is aimed at students who are motivated by diverse goals. It offers excellent preparation for careers in law, civil service, journalism, business, foreign service, museum work, and archives, and for graduate study, including law school.

Beyond the Classroom

Virginia Wesleyan's location, in the heart of the historic Hampton Roads area, provides a spe cial advantage for students pursuing a degree in history. The Department has a robust Internship program which places students at historical sites, museums, and archives in the region.

History majors emerge from our program extremely well equipped to excel in today's competitive world with sharp and supple minds and a wide variety of important skills. The critical reading, writing, and thinking skills taught in the history classroom are essential for a variety of careers.

Many history students work in law, journalism, government, politics, and international affairs, as well as other fields. Businesses seek history majors because of the keen analytical and writing skills they offer. History likewise offers excellent preparation for graduate school. Law schools, in particular, seek history majors because of their analytical skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World History to A.D. 1600

World History: The Modern Era

History of U.S. to 1877

History of the US since 1877

History of the United States

Topics in Asian History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling admission for National students.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Virginia Beach, 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

A completed application.
An official high school transcript or comparable home school documentation.
An official record of scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Testing Program (ACT). Applicants are responsible for arranging to take these tests and for requesting that results be sent to the university.
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency at the time of application for admission.
Completed Financial Disclosure Form.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

37830 USD / year

≈ 37830 USD / year
Out-of-State

37830 USD / year

≈ 37830 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37830 USD / year

≈ 37830 USD / year

Living costs

Virginia Beach

United States

980 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

Beyond the Classroom

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Virginia Beach

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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