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Kennesaw State University

United States of America, Kennesaw

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Kennesaw State University

United States of America , Kennesaw

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 40

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

Kennesaw

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines14-Aug-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 43,927 / year

Next Intake 14-Aug-2023

History

About

Bachelor of Arts in History

The KSU History degree prepares you for careers involving critical thinking, research, and oral and written communication. The history degree also serves as a prerequisite for graduate study in several fields, including history, education, law, theology, and many other social science disciplines.

As a History major, you'll acquire relevant skills such as research and writing, while being exposed to the theories of the discipline and the various fields of history. Students You will work with faculty experts to complete a capstone experience including two research seminars. Alternatively, you can complete or complete a Senior Thesis to develop a writing sample for career advancement or a graduate study to develop credentials needed in your area of expertise.

A degree in history prepares students for careers in diverse areas of government, the international arena workplaces, law, theology, business, journalism, education, research, non-profit work, and graduate study.

Learn Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills

Critical thinking and analytical skills are necessary for most jobs today. In the History degree program, you will learn to process and synthesize information, analyze situations and arguments, and logically assess issues and problems. These skills will prepare you to solve complex challenges creatively for real-world situations.

A B.A. in History is useful for those interested in careers involving critical thinking, research and oral and written communication, as well as those interested in learning how the past continues to influence our world today. This degree prepares you for careers in government, the international arena, law, theology, business, non-profit work, as well as for graduate study.

Disciplines

Department of History and Philosophy

Requirements

Entry Requirements

GPA Requirement

Graduation from high school with GPA of 2.5 with qualifying SAT/ACT test scores

(If educated outside of the United States, the required official evaluation
must indicate GPA)

First-Year Student Announcement:

First-year students applying to Kennesaw State University for the Summer, and Fall 2023 semesters may be admitted without an ACT or SAT score if they have a GPA of 3.2 or higher.

_{* Students who have a GPA of less than 3.2 should submit official ACT or SAT scores along with their high school transcript to be considered for admission.}

_{*For students who were educated outside the United States, the GPA must be reflected on the official evaluation (see requirements below). Kennesaw State will review the official evaluation.}

_{**Being exempt from SAT/ACT does not guarantee that students are also exempt from the English proficiency requirement if they are citizens of non-English speaking countries (see the Validation of English Proficiency section below).}

_{Note: Test scores are still required for some scholarships (e.g. Zell Miller) and programs (e.g. Architecture).}

Career

What can you do with a History degree?

Curator
Historian
Journalist
Librarian
Museum Archivist

Non-Profit Administration
Paralegal
Project Manager
Public Relations Specialist
Research Analyst

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 43,927

Application Fee

USD 40

How to Apply

Please use the Common Application if any of the following are true:

You are a student who is still in high school and without college credit
You have earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual enrollment credit, AP/IB credit)
You graduated high school less than 5 years ago and earned less than 30 credit hours of college credit (if you attended any college).