BA in History

University of Missouri - St. Louis

The BA in History is designed for curious and analytical students who want to study the past in order to understand people and societies and how societies came to be. It provides the skills to seek connections between the past and the present.Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to build historical knowledge develop research methods recognize that historical knowledge is complex, sometimes ambiguous and subject to ongoing re-examination apply historical thinking skills to evidence that is often incomplete, complex and contradictory create and communicate historical arguments and narratives and use historical perspective as central to active citizenship.An emphasis in Public History and Museums in the Digital Age is also available.Studying history introduces you to the fascinating and familiar in ancient and modern societies, to cultures in faraway places and to the complexities of our own neighborhoods. History helps understand the present in new ways. By honing the skills demanded by employers in a wide variety of fields, history is a versatile and marketable major.Accelerated ProgramThe accelerated program is a unique dual degree program that provides a pathway for students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in History with fewer total credit hours than would be required to complete each degree independently. Once all requirements have been met, students will be awarded both a BA and an MA and are able to enter the job market with a competitive edge.

College of Arts and Sciences