BA/BS in History

This degree explains how earlier events shaped present-day politics, cultures, economies and societies. Students connect developments across times and places to modern issues such as inequality, conflict and social change. The emphasis falls on asking questions and finding patterns instead of memorizing facts. Students strengthen critical thinking, research and writing and practice presenting ideas. Faculty expertise covers the United States, Latin America, Asia, Africa and Europe, and classes are small. Graduates pursue law, journalism, public policy, museum work, research and archival careers. The program totals 120 credit hours and expects a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Classes are held on campus. The program page links to an online application, scholarship listings and a calculator for estimating tuition and fees. The program belongs to IU Southeast, a campus near New Albany in southern Indiana across the river from Louisville, Kentucky.