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Also offered as: History (Minor) , History (Major) , History with Teacher Licensure in Social Science (Major) , History: International Studies (Undergraduate Option)

Encounter history as a hands-on experience. This program will sharpen your analytical skills and help you build vital tools for any career. At the same time, you will gain a better understanding of how our complex world came to be.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 45 in Major
Careers
Reporters,, Journalists, Postsecondary
History students at EIU

Why Study History at EIU?

  • Small, personalized, discussion-based classes--students come first
  • transferrable skills: writing, oral communication, research and more
  • World-class faculty, dedicated to teaching. Again, students come first!
  • Great preparation for any 21st century career
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"I think the campus is beautiful and close-knit. It is also close to my family. I like that the student body is diverse, and the college appears to offer something for everyone."
Balian Buck
History | Class of 2029
Balian Buck, History at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Capstone course (HIS 4373) featuring independent primary research
  • Internship opportunities for credit in museums, archives, historical societies, and libraries.
  • Speaker series bringing top historians to EIU from around the world to campus.
  • Field Trips and Study Aboard opportunities.
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Hands-On Experience, History students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.A. in History focuses on understanding how our complex world came to be. It is a fit if you are curious about the past, enjoy reading and discussion and want to build skills in research, writing and critical thinking that are essential to almost every profession.

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Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • News Analysts, Reporters, &…
  • Education Administrators,…
  • History Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Legislators
  • Lawyers
  • Library Science Teachers,…
  • Historians
  • Social Science Research Assistants

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Average OutlookO*NET doesn't currently flag any of the careers linked to this program as Bright Outlook. That doesn't mean jobs aren't out there. It just means these careers aren't expected to grow quickly, don't have 75,000 or more projected openings, and aren't new and emerging.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)Job Zone 5: Extensive preparationMost of these careers require graduate school, and many also call for more than five years of experience.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit SocialSocial interest typeYou like helping people. This work centers on supporting others by helping, teaching, advising or serving them.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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