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 2025-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

History View 1861 other Bachelors in History in United States

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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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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 Fee

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International

18372 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9186 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

18372 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9186 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

8454 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4227 USD per semester during 48 months.

Metro Tuition: $6342 per semester

Living costs for Fairmont

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for History.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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