Overview
At History - Secondary Education from Western Michigan University you will be eligible to qualify for a number of different honor societies and fellowship opportunities. The department has an active chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the international history honors society. Outstanding students may also become eligible for Phi Beta Kappa. Within the department, students with strong academic records can also graduate with honors in history and qualify for an Emeriti grant for independent research and internship opportunities.
Career Prospects
- Biographer, writer, author or editor
- Historian
- Historic preservation specialist
- Historic site tour guide
- Historical society staff member
- Lecturer
- Librarian
- Lobbyist
- Market research analyst
- Research assistant
- Teacher (social studies)
- Urban planner or administrator
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Arts and Ideas: Ancient/Medieval
- World History to 1500
- Colonial America (WI)
- Era of the American Revolution (WI)
- Ancient Near East
- Ancient Greece and the Hellenistic World (WI)
- Ancient Rome (WI)
- Early Christianity (WI)
- The Medieval World: Society and Culture
- Europe after Rome, 400-1000 (WI)
- Transformation of Medieval Europe, 1000-1500 (WI)
- The Crusades: West Meets East (WI)
- Era of the Thirty Years War: Europe 1500-1650 (WI)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Education History Early Childhood Education View 2246 other Bachelors in History in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Copy of passport identification page
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Complete high school or post-secondary education transcripts
- $100 non-refundable application fee
- Proof of sufficient funds for the first academic year of study at WMU according to estimated cost of attendance
- ACT or SAT Scores
Tuition Fee
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International
16666 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8333 USD per semester during 48 months. -
National
16666 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8333 USD per semester during 48 months. -
In-State
13334 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6667 USD per semester during 48 months.
Tuition per credit for summer option:
- Residents - 555.58
- Non-resident/international - 694.48
Living costs for Kalamazoo
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.