History, BS

History, BS

Level:

Bachelor's Degree

Credits required:

60 credits

Cost per credit:

$382

Next start date:

May 6, 2024

Unpack the Past

USU Online history majors work in depth on undergraduate research projects. Learn the skills need to research, analyze, think critically, and communicate clearly. About one-third of USU history graduates go on to teaching, while two-thirds go into law, medicine, or business fields. Through analytical research of the past, students develop essential skills for many in-demand careers. Historical study expands one’s ability to investigate problems, identify reliable sources, analyze information, contextualize complex questions, and communicate conclusions in a clear and thoughtful manner.

USU’s Department of History has been recognized by the American Historical Association as one of 12 outstanding history departments in the United States and Canada, selected for its “brilliant teaching and leadership.” Expert faculty have dedicated their lives to breaking down complex historical information and mentor students to develop the skills necessary to do so. Their strongest areas include the modern American West, classics, early modern Europe, and the Atlantic World.

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Brendan Lee

Brendan Lee

Academic Advisor
(435) 797-3883
brendan.lee@usu.edu

College: Humanities and Social Sciences

Department: History

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Career Outlook

The USU Online history curriculum provides specialized academic training and prepares students to work in a variety of fields. USU graduates are well prepared to work in industries such as cultural heritage and tourism, government, and corporate finance and analysis. Some of the more popular career fields include preservation and historical education, communicator (writer, journalist, etc.), information manager (archivist, military intelligence, etc.), and businesses and associations.

Sample Courses for History

 

History of Rome from Neolithic era to “fall” of the Western Empire. Special emphasis on politics, art, literature, and civilization. Writing intensive. 

This course introduces major myths of the Classical world and explores how these myths serve as keys to understanding the documents and arts of Classical civilization. 

An in-depth examination of Gilded Age America, using high-profile murder cases as a means of understanding the era’s socio-economic, cultural and political changes. 

Examines development of nationalism. Addresses different theories of nationalism, and then tests these theories with various case studies. Emphasizes research and writing.