Bachelor of History at Sam Houston State University

    Bachelor of History at Sam Houston State University

    Bachelor of History at Sam Houston State University

    The History at Sam Houston State University is a Bachelor program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Huntsville , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 4 years to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on August 21, 2027.

    About Bachelor of History

    The History Department at Sam Houston State University is one of the fastest growing on campus, owing in part to a dynamic faculty of nationally recognized experts. Departmental faculty include Excellence in Teaching Award winners and a Pulitzer Prize finalist; their dozens of books and articles have shaped the most important scholarly conversations in their fields. Situated in historic Huntsville, Sam Houston State is an excellent place to study the past. Our nationally ranked program, renowned for its flexibility and unique course offerings, is one of the nation's top producers of History majors. The BA and BS in History degrees prepare students to learn about and critically analyze the past; to make and sustain historical arguments; and to gain an appreciation for the complexity, texture, and, diversity of human experiences. Studying the past lends context to the present and prepares us for the future.

    The BA in History is available online and on campus. The BS in History is only available on campus. 

    The BS degree is recommended for pre-medical students. For more information on the BS in History, contact the Office of Pre-Health Professional Advising.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of History at Sam Houston State University

    Entry Requirements

    Secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate)

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of History

    A history degree prepares students to find, weigh, and interpret conflict evidence; to evaluate the merits of an argument; to advance original interpretations based on textual and non-textual evidence; to pose good questions of the past; to appreciate difference, change, and diversity; and to approach the present with humility, empathy, context, and understanding. As such, the degree equips students with the key skills necessary for a wide range of careers, including but not limited to:

    • Education
    • Law and Legal Professions
    • Research and Institutional Analysis
    • Documentary Editing
    • Corporate Historian
    • Contract Historian
    • Archivist or Records Manager
    • Curator or Museum Professional

    Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of History at Sam Houston State University

    Application Fee 90

    How to Apply for Bachelor of History at Sam Houston State University

      1. Complete an online application and pay the $90 non-refundable application fee.
        Alternatively, you may pay later by mailing a check (address below) or pay through the SHSU Self Service Center.

      2. Send secondary school or high school academic records (transcripts, mark sheets, graduation certificate) in a sealed envelope to the following address:

        Sam Houston State University
        Undergraduate Admissions Office
        Box 2418
        Huntsville, TX 73341-2418

        Depending on your country of origin, an advisor may contact you about specific academic records required.

      3. Submit a third party transcript evaluation -Official evaluation of high school transcript from SDR Education (www.sdreducational.org) and NACES member agencies (www.naces.org).

      4. Submit an English proficiency test score
        SHSU accepts the following TOEFL® tests

    Bachelor of History at Sam Houston State University
    Sam Houston State University
    Sam Houston State University
    United States of America

    United States of America, Huntsville

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