Overview

The Bachelor of Arts degree, which requires the study of foreign languages, is a good choice for students seeking a core liberal arts education and who may wish to pursue postgraduate study in the humanities.

The Bachelor of Science degree develops basic capabilities in statistics, social science, and computer science. It is a good choice for students interested in the modern social sciences approach to historical understanding.

The Fairmont State University History major includes core introductory courses in U.S. and world history as well as specialized courses on chronological eras, such as the Civil War or 19th century Europe, and thematic fields, like gender/sexuality, culture, and revolutions.

Career Opportunities

Students completing a bachelor’s degree in history may enter professional practice in academic history (teaching and writing), public history (archives and special research, consultancy), or publishing (print, electronic, film and television documentary). Here are some career examples:

Educator (secondary or college-level)
Museum Researcher or Curator
Archivist or Librarian
National Park Service
Documentary Editor
Legislative Staff Worker
Lawyer
Politician or Government Employee
Social Justice Professions/Organizations

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Humanities with Critical Thinking
Social Science with Critical Thinking
World Civilizations
United States History
The Historian`s Craft
Written Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-12 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fairmont, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the Online Application for Undergraduate Admission. Applicants cannot apply for an Academic Pathway.
Submit official academic record(s)
Transcripts from outside the United States require an official course-by-course evaluation to be sent to Fairmont State University from one of the credentialing services listed below. Evaluations must include a statement of U.S. high school or college equivalency.
Applicant must submit proof of financial support for the first academic year of tuition and living expenses (must be in U.S. dollar format and translated to English).
Freshman applicants should submit their secondary school (high school) transcript. If you have completed college/university coursework you will need to submit all post-secondary transcript(s).

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13704 USD / year

≈ 13704 USD / year
Out-of-State

13704 USD / year

≈ 13704 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9072 USD / year

≈ 9072 USD / year

Living costs

Fairmont

United States

900 - 1400 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 Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Fairmont

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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