Western New Mexico University Online
BA in History
Online USA
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LANGUAGES
English
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
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Key Summary
About: The BA in History explores various historical periods, themes, and methodologies. You'll engage with primary sources, develop critical thinking skills, and learn to analyze historical events. This degree prepares you for a deep understanding of the past and its impact on the present.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in education, research, public history, archiving, and cultural resource management. Other opportunities include roles in journalism, law, and public policy, where strong analytical and communication skills are highly valued.
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Introduction
The discipline of History is a systematic study of the past, accompanied by an attempt to use the knowledge to help explain human nature and contemporary affairs. Courses within the discipline strive to provide the student with the foundation of a liberal arts education.
History contributes significantly to requirements for the Pre-Law minor, Latin American Studies minor, and provides elective courses in other major and minor degree programs. Students may choose either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in History.