History Concentration - American History
Degree Online
From the founding of Jamestown and the struggles for freedom during the American Revolution, to the Civil War and the rise of the United States to a position of world leadership in the twentieth century, courses in the American History degree online program explore the evolution of America. Tracing the expansion and growth of the country provides an compelling perspective on how the United States fits into the dynamic global environment.
Enhance Your Skills with a Degree in
American History
During course work for your American History degree online, gain liberal arts skills that apply to many careers. Acquire a valuable understanding of the world by reading, evaluating and discussing events that have influenced society. Develop your critical-thinking and analysis skills of various viewpoints during American History degree online discussions and writing assignments. Learn how to develop, craft, and present ideas and arguments that help you convince, persuade and educate. Use your American History degree online studies to practice your research skills as you learn proven techniques for pinpointing and analyzing information that helps you build support for your ideas and opinions.
Career Opportunities
Earning an American History degree online gives you skills that are valued in a variety of careers. You could teach or conduct research for the government, military or private sector. You could pursue graduate studies in education, history, law, business and other fields. After earning your American History degree online you could work as an analyst, campaign worker, communications specialist, consultant, editor, intelligence agent, journalist, lobbyist, political scientist or researcher. Graduates with a history degree, online or on campus, are qualified for careers that are growing at a faster rate than average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
American History Concentration Courses
Select three of the following:
HIS 245 United States History Since 1945
HIS 270 American Environmental History
HIS 319 African American History Since the Civil War
HIS 330 Civil War and Reconstruction
HIS 332 Colonial New England
HIS 338 Young America
HIS 357 African American History Through Civil War
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.
University Accreditation
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