Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
B.A. History
Fort Lauderdale, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 33,510
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Understand the Past to Unlock Your Future
The study of human history is timeless. Unlock your understanding of current social, cultural, and political movements by evaluating the past. Cross boundaries of time and geography by studying the endlessly fascinating roots of human society. History challenges you to engage in critical analysis of the individuals, institutions, and events that have shaped the modern world. Nova Southeastern University’s Bachelor of Arts in History gives you the knowledge and experiences you need to succeed.
As an NSU History major, you'll acquire proven methods to interpret the social, cultural, and political forces that have shaped the course of both American and world history, and you'll go deeper with advanced courses such as The Civil Rights Trail and Genocide in the 20th Century and Beyond. You’ll gain hands-on experience with an internship in history and delve into research during your Senior Seminar in History. As a History major, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore a range of other courses in the humanities and social sciences. The skills you’ll acquire at NSU will make you marketable to employers in many fields. The future belongs to those who understand the past.
Why Should You Major in History at NSU?
- Exclusive internship opportunities at historical and cultural organizations in South Florida.
- The NSU Center for Humanities Annual Student Conference and the NSU Undergraduate Student Symposium and Film Festival offers opportunities to showcase your research.
- Prepares you to confidently pursue graduate school in history, law, and related fields.
- Internal scholarships and awards to support participation in both travel study opportunities and attendance at regional and national academic conferences.
- Opportunity to participate in academic teams such as Model U.N. or Mock Trial.
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Curriculum
Core Courses
- Research Methods in History and Political Science
- Senior Seminar Capstone
- The United States: From Settlement to Superpower
- The West: Patricians, Serfs, and Citizens or The World: From Gatherers to Globalization
General Electives
- Latin American and Caribbean History
- African History
- Topics in Asian History
- Constitutional History I
- Constitutional History II
- Vietnam
- The Holocaust
- Irish History
- U.S. Foreign Policy
- America Transformed: Slavery, Populism, and Empire
- America Remade: From the Great Migration to 9/11
- Gods and Chariots
- European Union
- Revolution and Ideology
Applied Electives
- Special Topics in History and Politics
- The Civil Rights Trail (travel study)
- Genocide in the 20th Century and Beyond (travel study)
- Internship in History
Experiential Learning/Internships
During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of hands-on opportunities to gain real-world experience. The history curriculum includes research-based courses where you’ll have the opportunity to work with primary source archival materials, as well as travel study courses where you’ll gain first-hand experience of the historical locations you’ll study in class.
NSU’s Center for the Humanities serves as a resource for both students and scholars at NSU and from elsewhere. The center hosts workshops, conferences, and other professional development events. Students can participate in exciting Center for the Humanities initiatives such as “The Story of Home: Immigration Narratives about Homelands and Homecoming” or by showcasing their own projects as part of the center’s Digital Humanities initiative.
Additionally, NSU history students enjoy exclusive internships at organizations like the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, the NSU Center for the Humanities, and History Fort Lauderdale.
Career Opportunities
Pursue Careers in Politics, Journalism, and Education
A degree in history from NSU helps you develop skills in writing, research, debate, and analysis, all of which are top draws for employers in many fields. You can pursue a career as an educator, politician, analyst, journalist, or lobbyist. History graduates might be found working in a school, museum, library, or political/social organization. This program also prepares you to continue into graduate studies in history, public policy, or the law.
Average Starting Salary
Salaries you can earn with a B. A in History varies widely because of the many career offerings associated with this degree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, these were the average annual salaries for the following roles in 2019:
- Historians – $63,680
- Postsecondary Teachers - $79,540
- Political Scientists – $122,220
- Reporters, Correspondents, and Broadcast News Analysts - $46,270
Shark Destinations
NSU History alumni go on to enjoy exciting and rewarding careers. You’ll find some of our graduates working in higher education, practicing law and serving in various capacities in local, state and federal government. This program also prepares alumni to confidently pursue graduate school or seek certification to become a secondary school teacher, a process supported by NSU's master's and doctoral degree programs in education and Broward County's alternative certification program.