Kent State University
History - B.A.
DURATION
4 Years
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PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
History - B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts degree in History provides a well-rounded educational experience in which students have the independence and flexibility to explore and develop their individual interests while getting a solid grounding in different approaches to historical research, writing and analysis. The study of history offers insight into the complexity of the human experience by exploring the political, cultural, social, economic and environmental factors that have shaped the past and the present. The study of history also offers training in a range of skills including how to find, evaluate, manage and synthesize multiple sources of information; how to think critically and analyze complex evidence; how to undertake independent research and manage time effectively; how to develop and present reasoned arguments supported by evidence; how to present information and arguments effectively in writing; and how to develop and deliver effective oral presentations. The skills and experiences gained through the study of history provide preparation for a variety of career tracks.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Curriculum
Semester One
- Destination Kent State: First Year Experience
History (HIST) Lower-Divison Electives (10000 or 20000 level)
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Two
History (HIST) Lower-Divison Electives (10000 or 20000 level)
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Three
Historical Research Methods
Foreign Language
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Four
Area Studies Electives
Thematic Studies Electives
Foreign Language
College General Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
Semester Five
Area Studies Electives
Thematic Studies Electives
College General Requirement
Kent Core Requirement
General Electives
Semester Six
History (HIST) Upper-Divison Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
General Electives
Semester Seven
Senior Seminar in History (ELR) (WIC)
General Electives
Semester Eight
History (HIST) Upper-Divison Electives (30000 or 40000 level)
General Electives
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Understand and apply a variety of basic historical methods.
- Find, use, and analyze historical evidence and communicate their findings in an effective manner.
- Obtain historical content knowledge and understand the connectedness of historical events and the wide varieties of human experiences.
- Understand history as a discipline based on interpretation with historical questions constantly being reframed and investigated.
Program Tuition Fee
Program delivery
Fully offered on the following campuses:
- Kent Campus
- Stark Campus