Study the Past to Prepare for the Future – Earn Your History Degree Online
The events and ideas of the past are the foundation on which society is built upon - earning your History degree online is the key to understanding the world and preparing for your future. In the online BA History program at SNHU, you will gain a comprehensive liberal arts education with a focus on an understanding of the links between ancient civilizations and modern societies. The analytical and critical-thinking skills you learn from the BA History program will prepare you to better communicate and engage with the world at large.
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History Degree Online Program Focus
The History degree online provides an education that builds on the development of critical-thinking skills inherent in a liberal arts education. This is a comprehensive look at history, and offers students the ability to select from a broad range of electives, tailoring their course of study to fit their interests.
Students in the online BA History program can also focus their studies with a concentration that matches their interests. Students can choose from the following concentrations:
- American History
- European History
- Military History
- Middle Eastern Studies
Why a History Degree Online at SNHU?
As a private, nonprofit accredited university, SNHU focuses on ensuring you obtain the skills you need to succeed. Whether you enroll in the History degree online or in the BA 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 History degree online program have 24/7/365 access to class - attend when it is most convenient for you.
BA History Opportunities
The BA History degree from SNHU is an excellent stepping stone to graduate studies in education, history, law and related fields and prepares graduates for a wide variety of career options, such as teaching and research.
Visit our Career Development Center online to learn more about career opportunities in History.
Transfer of Credit
If you are a student who wants to 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.
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.
Required Core Courses
BA/BS Core (Required Courses may differ based on program)
School of Arts and Sciences Required Courses:
COM 212 Public Speaking
Select one of the following:
200-Level LIT
300-Level LIT
Select one of the following:
FAS 201 Introduction to Humanities I: Greece through the Renaissance
FAS 202 Introduction to Humanities II: Baroque through Modern
FAS 223 Appreciation and History of Music
FAS 342 Modernism
FAS 370 American Art
HIS 109 Western Civilization to 1500
HIS 110 Western Civilization since 1500
HIS 113 United States History I: 1607 to 1865
HIS 114 United States History II: 1865 to Present
HIS 340 Making History
HIS 460 History Research Seminar
HIS ELE Six History Electives 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.
SNHU's Online degree programs meet the needs of today's students while ensuring educational quality and real-world applicability. Contact us to learn more about the SNHU difference.