Explore the events of the past, so you can understand the present and become an engaged
citizen of the world.
Analyze evidence about past events to draw meaningful conclusions. As a History major
at UND, you’ll examine the past from varied perspectives and prepare to contribute
to the global conversation.
With a B.A. in History from UND, you'll be prepared to explore big questions, interpret
data, 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.
UND History majors explore:
Political life, nations and empires
Science, technology and medicine
Rights, justice and human rights
Identity, social status and religion
History students work closely with faculty members to complete independent research projects on topics
of your choosing. Beyond traditional lectures, you'll learn through:
UND also offers a minor in History and a certificate in Public History. Whichever program you choose, you'll graduate with high-demand skills like the ability
to communicate clearly and persuasively.
Want to become a middle or high school history teacher?
The University of North Dakota offers the most comprehensive selection of Teacher
Education majors, minors and endorsements in the state. You'll need to double major
by adding a B.S. Ed. in Secondary Education to your academic plan, which will prepare
you to teach in middle and high school classrooms.
Shave off a year of law school while earning your History degree. With theLaw (Accelerated Bachelor's/J.D.)program, you can double count credits from your first year in law school to complete
your bachelor's degree. This means you'll earn a History bachelor's degree and a Law
degree in just 6 years, saving you time and tution dollars! Learn more by contactingRyan Low, History, Pre-Law Coordinator.
History Degree at UND
Meet historians from around the country through UND's annual History Speaker Series.
Build community through joining UND’s History Club
Work closely with faculty members to complete independent research projects.
Develop analytical and critical thinking skills essential for success in the modern
workforce.
Let our team of academic advisors help you plan your major. You'll also have access
to personalized software to keep you on track to graduate in four years.
A 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, but a history degree prepares you for a wide range of other
careers in field such as:
History alumni have gone on to a variety of successful careers with:
United States Department of the Army
Franchise Concepts Unlimited
Public and Private 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. S, odd years.
HIST 265. History of Medicine from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Atlantic World. 3 Credits.
Traces the evolution of modern medicine through ideas, objects, and institutions from circa 3000 BCE to 1750 CE. At the heart of this class lies the question of how different cultures in the ancient Mediterranean, medieval Europe, and early modern Atlantic world struggled to define medicine. Students will encounter the philosophers, scientists, and medical practitioners who laid the foundations of modern medicine. This course examines moments of radical transformation by studying hotly contested topics in the history of medicine, such as sexuality, drugs, ethics, and the scientific method. Students of the humanities, nursing, medicine, and beyond will benefit from learning about modern medicine's long and exciting history. F, odd years.
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, Criminals, and Capitalists: Europe 1648-1815. 3 Credits.
The class explores Europe's development from the end of the Thirty Years War to the end of the Napoleonic wars. Through a survey of Europe in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the course explores the fascinating contradictions of the age as the early modern world gave way to the modern world and explains the birth of modern political, social, military and economic systems personified by the Industrial and French Revolutions. F, odd years.
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.
Our bachelor's in History is available 100% online. You'll pay the same affordable
online tuition rate regardless of your legal residency. Flexibility is critically important to our online
students. That’s why we’ve designed the online History degree to never require a campus
visit. Plus, all online classes can be taken on your schedule.
You will be fully prepared with a successful career with a History degree. Courses
are taught by faculty who bring years of experience.
History Online Student Resources
Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a
combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't
be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored
to your needs.
No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality
education as any other on campus student.
Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time
and take the same classes as a student on campus.
Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers
and professionals in the field.
Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future
career.
Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help
online study resources.
Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course?
We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory
to achieve higher test scores.
Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online
help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and
military services, financial services and more.
24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers
to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.
Best Online College
Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates
make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs
rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the
best online schools in the region.
UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:
Affordability
Student satisfaction (retention rate)
Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)
Flexible Online History Classes
With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance
work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere
at any time.
Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:
Lesson modules
Streaming video content
Virtual libraries
Posted lectures
Online simulations
There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through
online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.
Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within
a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure
and deadlines.
Best History Degree
UND's bachelor in History consistently ranks among the best for educational quality,
affordability, and career outcomes.
Leaders that Do
Students at UND take chances, seek challenges and become leaders in the community.
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