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History Degree

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Explore the events of the past, so you can understand the present and become an engaged citizen of the world.

In an increasingly global world, the study of history is more relevant than ever. As a History major at UND, you’ll examine the past from diverse perspectives and prepare to contribute to the global conversation.

Program type:
Major
Format:
On Campus
Est. time to complete:
4 years
Credit hours:
120 (major), 21 (minor)
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Why earn a history degree?

Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 15
Spring:
Dec. 15
Summer:
May 1

 

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.

Studying history provides crucial insights into questions such as who we are and where we came from. With a B.A. in History from UND, you'll be prepared to explore big questions and explain the past in ways that are meaningful to the present. You will develop the critical thinking, research, and communication skills that employers in diverse fields are looking for.

The history majors explore:

  • Diverse communities, nations and empires
  • Witchcraft and fanciful creatures
  • Rights, sovereignty, equity and activism
  • Science, technology and the military
  • Gender, race, ethnicity, class and sexuality

History students work closely with faculty members to complete independent research projects on topics of your choosing. Beyond traditional lectures, you'll learn through:

  • Analyzing both texts and 3-D objects
  • Discussion and debate
  • Peer teaching and teamwork
  • Critiquing video games
  • Role-playing games
  • Hands-on digital history projects

UND also offers a minor in history. Whichever program you choose, you'll graduate with high-demand skills like the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.

History Degree at UND

  • Interact with renowned historians through UND's history-related speaker series.

  • Gain real-world experience through internships with the Smithsonian Institution, the Holocaust Museum, the U.S. House of Representatives, Clio historic walking tours and more.

  • Join Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society.

  • Work closely with faculty members to complete independent research projects on topics of your choosing.

  • Ranked by Bachelors Degree Center as a best on-campus history degree among Stanford, Yale and Berkley.

  • Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access to personalized Degree Map software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.

What can you do with a history degree?

63K

Median annual salary for historians

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Historians

12%

Anticipated job growth for archivists, curators, and museum workers

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Curators, Museum Technicians and Conservators

An undergraduate degree in history opens the door to a world of opportunities in the field of history and beyond. Many graduates pursue careers as professional historians, documenting and interpreting the past in venues such as:

  • Historic sites
  • Museums
  • Libraries and archives
  • Federal, state and local government

Others go on to graduate study in history, law, the ministry and other disciplines, or launch careers in related fields, including:

  • Publishing
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Business
  • Journalism
  • Advertising
  • Nonprofit management
  • Foreign service
  • Military services

History Degree Jobs

History alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:

  • United States Department of the Army
  • Franchise Concepts Unlimited
  • Grand Forks Public Schools
  • Noel Levitz, Inc.

History Degree Courses

HIST 305. Revolution, Protest, and Freedom. 3 Credits.

This course explores how ordinary people have used protest and revolution to promote ideas about freedom in the 20th century. It focuses on non-elites inside and outside of Europe's borders by examining the actions of women, colonial peoples, and the working classes. While it focuses on Europe the course incorporates a global view of how to understand protest and revolutionary social change. F, odd years.

HIST 140. Historical Detectives. 3 Credits.

This course serves as a laboratory in which students can work through historical problems related to a variable course topic chosen to highlight the connections between past and present. Some combination of traditional research, case studies, discussions, games or re-enactment will challenge students to engage their topic in depth, while providing the skills in reading, thinking, and communicating upon which all forms of historical analysis depend. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. F,S.

HIST 310. Monuments, Museums and Memory. 3 Credits.

How should we remember our history? How do museums and public monuments influence our understanding of the past? Explore these questions through case studies and extended role-playing games. On demand.

HIST 301. The Medieval World. 3 Credits.

A survey of the people, cultures, and history of the European middle ages, from the late Roman Empire to the Renaissance. The course will focus on the lives and thoughts of medieval women and men from all social classes and on the foundations of European culture, society, politics, and worldview. Specific topics will include the Crusades, the Black Death, crime and punishment, daily life, war and violence, and religious life. On demand.

HIST 351. Kings, Witches, Science and War: Europe and the Search for a New Order. 3 Credits.

Kings, Witches, Science and War: Europe and the Search for a New Order. Through a survey of Europe in the eighteenth century, the course explores the fascinating contradictions of the age. The era saw the emergence of modern science and the greatest witch trials; its people endured Europe's most savage religious wars but took the first steps towards religious toleration; it was an age still grounded in ancient tradition, but which also saw the birth of modern political, social, military and economic systems. On demand.

HIST 181. Athletes as Activists. 3 Credits.

In spotlighting how amateur and professional athletes use their platforms to champion non-sports causes, this course offers insights about the nature of all social movements-it illuminates activists' strategic goals, tactical options, and their opponents' counter-tactics. Along the way, students consider the ways in which race, gender, religion, the law, and other factors influence athlete advocacy and responses to it. SS.

UND History BA

Best History Degree

UND's bachelor in history consistently ranks among the best for educational quality, affordability, and career outcomes.

UND Best Bachelor's in History 2021
UND Best Bachelor's in History 2021

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