Overview

Why Study History at SIU?

Some people find it fun because they enjoy detective work and like to solve puzzles. others are fascinated with certain periods and places, with some of history's great dramas, or with the ebb and flow of events. However much we may want to, we cannot escape the relevance of history to our lives. Perhaps William Faulkner summed it up best when he commented, "The past is never dead. It's not even past." The past lives, and we study history to connect our past with our future and to give meaning to our present.

Here are some specific reasons why you will find studying history at SIU enjoyable and rewarding:

You will study under a number of award-winning teachers
Majors of the History program at Southern Illinois University learn to "do history" with distinguished scholars, and earn credit with internships at local museums, law firms, legislative offices, businesses, non-profit organizations, here and abroad
SIU has an active chapter of Phi Alpha Theta—the international history honor society
SIU hosts the annual Southern Illinois Regional History Fair—the largest in the state—and students help with judging
SIU's History Department offers a number of scholarships and prizes for deserving undergraduates
The History Department publishes Legacy, a journal of undergraduate student scholarship
History faculty mentor every undergraduate history major. Majors meet once a semester with their mentor to discuss coursework, internships and other opportunities, and receive counseling about career options in history

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Twentieth Century America

The Twentieth Century World

World History

American Studies

Origins of Modern America, 1492-1877

Modern America from 1877 to the Present

International History of the Cold War

American Indian History

History of Latin America-Colonial Latin America

World Wars in Africa

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History American and Australasian studies View 602 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies 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

Choose from our more than 200 undergraduate programs (Majors) in eight different colleges. Determine if you meet our minimum requirements to a Bachelor's (undergraduate) program for:

freshmen - fewer than 26 college credits
transfer - more than 26 college credits

Submit an application and $40 fee on-line along with:

Transcripts from high school and/or college

English Proficiency

A financial statement - showing a minimum of $40,000 within the last 6 months

No SAT is required for admission, unless you want to apply for a merit scholarship award (minimum SAT score required)

Tuition Fee

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International

19274 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9637 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

7710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3855 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

7710 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3855 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Carbondale

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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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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