Overview

At History from Goshen College studying history isn’t about memorizing names and dates; it’s about uncovering the stories that define cultures, movements, and everyday people, and learning to interpret them with empathy and precision.

As a history student, you’ll be mentored closely by faculty who challenge you to ask deep questions, conduct original research, and engage with complex global and local narratives. With small class sizes, immersive coursework, and real-world internships, you’ll graduate not only with critical thinking and writing skills, but with a sense of purpose. Our alumni thrive in law, education, politics, advocacy, and countless other fields—because history majors aren’t prepared for just one career, but for a lifetime of learning, leading, and contributing meaningfully to society.

Career Paths

With a history degree from Goshen College, you’ll be prepared for a broad range of careers including:

Lawyer
Teacher or Professor
Librarian or Archivist
Museum Curator
International Development Worker
Pastor
Public Policy Analyst
Software Developer
Historic Preservationist
Non-profit Program Director
Community Organizer

Our alumni have pursued graduate studies at institutions such as Harvard, Notre Dame, and the University of Chicago, and work in education, nonprofit leadership, government, and business.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

History Seminar: Historical Thinking

Ethnography and Culture

Representations in Public History

Public History

History

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Goshen, 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

Application

Secondary school transcripts evaluated through INCRED or WES.

Test scores

If English is NOT your primary language, you must submit official English Assessment scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test).

If English is your primary language, you may submit official SAT 1/ACT scores.

Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

40060 USD / year

≈ 40060 USD / year
Out-of-State

40060 USD / year

≈ 40060 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40060 USD / year

≈ 40060 USD / year

Living costs

Goshen

United States

1001 - 1620 USD / month

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

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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

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

Goshen

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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