Is a degree in History online right for you?
Obtaining your Bachelors of Arts degree in History online is a quick, flexible way to receive a broad foundation in United States history and Western civilization. Obtaining a degree in History online from Southern New Hampshire University exposes students to a comprehensive liberal arts education while giving graduates the critical analysis abilities that are needed to be successful in a worldwide economy. Students will gain knowledge that links history to modern times, helping them better understand the world in which they live relative to its historical influence. A History degree from SNHU is an excellent stepping stone to graduate studies in education, history, law, and related fields as well preparing graduates for a wide variety of career options such as teaching and research.
Why a degree in History online at SNHU?
As a private, nonprofit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you obtain the necessary skills required to succeed. Whether you enroll in a degree in History online or in the History program at any of our five regional campuses, you will benefit from an SNHU education:
- High-quality instruction from our History faculty.
- Quality education at one of the most affordable tuition rates available.
- Choose how you want to learn; online, campus-based or a combination of both.
- Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
- A traditional university, with over 80 years of success in New England.
- Students in our online History program have 24/7/365 access to class- attend when it is most convenient for you.
History Program Focus:
Students in these bachelor’s degree programs receive a broad foundation in United States history and Western Civilization and may, in consultation with their advisor, design their own course of study incorporating coursework from throughout the university. This can be a general course based in United States, European or world studies, or students may organize their degree around a specific concentration such as American History, European History, Military History or Middle Eastern Studies.
Graduates of the degree in History online program will leave with the analytical and critical-thinking skills needed to better communicate and engage as civic leaders.
History Opportunities
Graduates of the Southern New Hampshire University History degree program leave with a strong liberal arts background and often pursue graduate studies in education, history, law or other related fields.
Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in History
Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants transfer to SNHU or simply want to finish what you’ve started, we try to make transferring as easy as possible. We will accept up to 90 transferred academic credits and we automatically complete an official credit evaluation as part of the application review process.
Request an unofficial preliminary transfer credit evaluation to see how many of your credits will transfer
Bachelors of Arts Degree in History Online
Pursuing SNHU’s History degree online or through one of our campuses ensures receiving a broad foundation in United States history and Western civilization.
History Major Courses
HIS 109 Western Civilization I: Prehistory to Renaissance
HIS 110 Western Civilization II: Renaissance to Present
HIS 113 United States History I: 1607 to 1865
HIS 114 United States History II: 1865 to Present
HIS 340 Historical Methods
HIS 460 History Colloquium
HIS ELE Six History Elective 200- to 400-level*
* In consultation with an advisor and history department chair select six 200-400 level courses that focus on a particular theme, three of which must carry a history designation.
Required Core Courses
B.A./B.S. Core
Liberal Arts Core
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while at the same time ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.