Overview

Historians approach the study of the past from various perspectives, but all analyze the patterns and causes of change in human thought and action across space and time and the consequences of those changes. Some, working within or across national histories, focus on the trajectory of particular social institutions, such as the family, government, business or religion. Alternately, historians can investigate the historical development of ideologies or of cultural concepts such as race or gender. Historians borrow investigative strategies freely from other disciplines. For some historians, the methodologies of the social sciences become critical tools for the study of the past, while others prefer a historical approach involving the methods of the humanities and literature. Most adopt some mixture of methodologies.

What can I do with a degree in History?

Traditionally, a bachelor’s degree in history at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville was thought to primarily provide a knowledge base for two careers: licensure in teaching, or as a foundation for attending law school. While teaching and attending law school are still viable options for students with a degree in history, the degree is becoming broadly recognized as a foundation for many other careers. Our graduates pursue careers in:

Local, state and federal government, including the Foreign Service and city or town management
Nonprofit organizations
Politics, including political advising
Curatorial and archival management in libraries, museums and art galleries
Media, public relations, digital editing and film consulting
Business, in corporate training and development

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are processed on a rolling basis.

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Edwardsville, United States

Disciplines

History View 98 other Bachelors in History in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

First-time freshmen students that meet ONE of the following criteria will be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for Direct Entry to the History major in the College or Arts & Sciences. Current University admission standards are:

Cumulative 2.6 high school GPA (4.0 scale)
Cumulative 2.0 high school GPA (4.0 scale) AND 990 SAT ERW + M OR 19 ACT
Rank in Top 10% high school graduating class

Transfer students who have attempted at least 30 semester hours in courses at accredited institutions will be automatically admitted to SIUE and eligible for Direct Entry to the History major in the College or Arts & Sciences provided they have earned a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (4.0 scale) in coursework at the previous accredited school(s) attended.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13299 USD / year

≈ 13299 USD / year
Out-of-State

13299 USD / year

≈ 13299 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13299 USD / year

≈ 13299 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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