Overview

In the remarkable times we live in, being able to see the changes we are undergoing almost daily provides us with a unique perspective on life. Knowing what has happened before, and how we as Christians; as Americans and as individuals have dealt with change, helps us to be better communicators, better analytical thinkers and better employees in the world outside of academia.

History major courses

To earn this History degree at Anderson University (South Carolina), you will take a liberal arts foundation, supplemented by 18 hours of core courses and another 18 hours in an area of specialization. Courses include:

US Foreign Relations since 1898 - This course examines the major diplomatic and military events, such as the Spanish American War, the two World Wars, and the Cold War, that ultimately transformed the United States from a minor regional power to the world’s foremost superpower
Africa and Asia since 1900 - The twentieth century witnessed dramatic changes in African and Asian societies: from genocide in Congo to truth and reconciliation in South Africa, from world wars in East Asia to independence in India, we consider how people, ideas, and events have shaped the world we live in today.
Civil War and Reconstruction - This course examines one of the most important events in American history; the US Civil War saw the largest armies the world has ever seen battle to determine the fate of the economic and political future of the United States.
Medieval European Civilization - Far from being a period of darkness, Medieval European civilization was an important period in the transformation of Western Europe, therefore this course will examine the political, economic, social, and religious developments that laid the foundation for the modern era.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Colonial and Revolutionary America
Civil War and Reconstruction
United States Foreign Relations Since 1898
War and Society
History of American Popular Culture
Tragedy, Memory, and History in the United States

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Anderson, 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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General requirements

Application
$40 application fee
Official high school transcript

Two essays (prompts)

Official SAT, ACT, or CLT scores
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Letter of recommendation
Résumé

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

35380 USD / year

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Out-of-State

35380 USD / year

≈ 35380 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

35380 USD / year

≈ 35380 USD / year

Living costs

Anderson

United States

1600 - 2783 USD / month

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History major courses

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

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

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