History - Multidisciplinary

History is a highly versatile major. Appalachian State University's history students develop valuable analytical skills that they take with them into many careers, and their experience in evaluating ideas and information, examining and interpreting evidence and developing a world view helps them become expert decision-makers. They're also cool people to talk with because they can speak on many different topics.

Appalachian's History (BS) - Multidisciplinary degree is ideal for students with diverse interests or who wish to tailor a history degree to their specific career aspirations, or who are particularly interested in public service. Students have pursued business, law, criminal justice, national security, foreign service, the promotion of Appalachia, public service, public relations, religion, technology and the arts. This degree has flexibility and has been beneficial to students who have had to leave college at some point and wish to come back and complete their degree.

Classes in Appalachian's Department of History are taught by well-published professional historians who are dedicated to preparing students for life and careers in the 21st century. They welcome students who desire opportunities to conduct research with them and attend or present at conferences. 

• Archivist
• Biographer
• Editor
• Genealogist
• Historian
• Historic Preservation Specialist
• Historic Site Tour Guide
• Historical Society Staff Member
• Media Consultant
• Museum Curator
• Museum Technicians & Specialist
• Research Assistant
• Writer/Author

• Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
• Provide your official high school transcript(s)
• Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
• Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
• Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
• Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)