Northern State University
BA in History
Aberdeen, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 28,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* estimated yearly total for international students; USD 17,677 - estimated yearly total for residents
Introduction
History students graduate from Northern with outstanding communication and research skills – and are prepared to think independently and critically.
In NSU's history program, you'll use the historical method to investigate important questions about society; perform research and clearly present findings, and identify and explain the significance of important events and issues in American and world history.
Dedicated NSU faculty will help you make connections across time and space and fine-tune your writing and thinking skills.
You'll learn to read critically, write effectively and reach your full potential as a citizen.
History majors are found in a wide variety of fields. Many graduates find rewarding careers in law, education, business, museums, historic sites, nonprofit institutions, government, and more.
Program Outcome
- Students will be able to use the historical method in investigating important questions about people and society.
- Students will be able to express clearly in writing the results of their historical research.
- Students will be able to identify and explain the significance of important figures and events in American and world history.
- Students will be able to use historical techniques and concepts in analyzing new knowledge and current events.
Curriculum
First Year Fall
- IDL 190, Freshman Seminar 2
- HIST 151, United States History I 3
- ENGL 101, Composition I 3
- MATH 114/L, College Algebra* 3-4
- HIST 122, Western Civilization II 3
First Year Spring
- HIST 121, Western Civilization I 3
- HIST 152, United States History II 3
- SPCM 101, Fundamentals of Speech* 3
- Natural Science with Lab Course 3-4
- ENGL 201, Composition II 3
Second Year Fall
- Behavioral/Social Sciences Course 3
- Arts and Humanities Course: Artistic Expression 3
- Introductory or Intermediate Foreign Language 3-4
- Human Values Course 3
- U.S. History Course 3
Second Year Spring
- European History Course 3
- Arts and Humanities Course: Literature 3
- Natural Science with Lab Course 3-4
- Elective or Minor Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
Third Year Fall
- European History Course 3
- Non-Western History Course 3
- History Elective Course 3
- History Elective Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
Third Year Spring
- HIST 480, Historical Methods and Historiography 3
- History Elective Course 3
- U.S. History Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
Fourth Year Fall
- Elective or Minor Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
Fourth Year Spring
- Elective or Minor Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3
- Elective or Minor Course 3-4
*Fulfills a General Education Requirement. Other course options may be available.
**Fulfills a major requirement. Other course options may be available.
***Fulfills a general elective. Other course options may be available.
This plan of study is not an official document. Depending on placement scores, developmental courses may be required. Course rotations may change. Please visit with a professional advisor at least once a semester to review appropriate course choices and plan updates.
Suggested Double Majors: Government and English
Suggested Minors: Government, English, and Geography
Career Opportunities
History majors with a bachelor's degree are employed across the spectrum of the American economy. Many work in private, for-profit firms in sales and marketing jobs, in the education and government sectors, or are self-employed.
Potential jobs include educator, tour guide, museums/historical sites, park ranger, historic preservationist, archaeologist, think tank, cultural resources, writer, editor, multimedia producer, publisher, archivist, records manager, librarian, information manager, lawyer, paralegal, litigation support, foundations, contract historian, insurance, and intelligence/diplomacy.