Bachelor’s in History

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Discover how the past shapes the future with a Bachelor of Arts in History degree from UNC Greensboro. As a history major, you’ll explore U.S., European, and global history while learning to think critically, conduct research, analyze primary sources, and communicate effectively. You’ll gain hands-on experience through opportunities such as archival research, museum and public history projects, study abroad programs, and original historical investigations. Whether you’re preparing for graduate school or a career in law, education, public service, business, museums, or nonprofit leadership, a history degree from UNCG equips you with the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

History PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• Breadth and Depth of Knowledge: Explore history from multiple perspectives through coursework in U.S., Western European, and Wider World history. Students gain a broad foundation in each area before tailoring their studies to their interests through advanced coursework.
• Award-Winning Faculty: Learn from faculty recognized for excellence in teaching, mentorship, and scholarship. History professors are active researchers whose work regularly appears in books, journals, and other scholarly publications.
• Real World Learning Opportunities: A hallmark of the program is the opportunity to participate in public history projects, internships, and other experiential learning opportunities that connect classroom learning with professional practice.
• Public History Concentration: Students interested in museums, archives, historic preservation, and public history careers may pursue an optional concentration in Public History.
• Flexible Online Degree Options: UNCG offers fully online options for both the History B.A. and the Public History concentration, providing flexibility while maintaining access to the same faculty expertise and academic rigor as on-campus students.

THE B.A. in History STUDENT EXPERIENCE

• You can design a course of study that fits your personal interests. The history major requires only 30 credit hours of courses, leaving room for students to pursue second majors and minors.. Because history is closely related to many other disciplines, you can consult with your advisors about using your liberal education requirements and electives to build a coherent series of related courses.
  • Students interested in the various national histories may wish to pursue language and literature courses in the same area.
  • Students interested in social and institutional history may wish to pursue courses in the social sciences such as anthropology, sociology, political science, and economics.
  • Students interested in cultural and intellectual history will profit by work in philosophy, religious studies, and art and music history.
• Engaging internships are available. Past history majors have interned at the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum, Greensboro Historical Museum, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, the High Point Museum, and UNCG’s Special Collections and University Archives. 
• The UNCG History Club is the longest-running student group on campus and regularly engages students in history-related lectures, movies, games, trips, and more. 

AFTER GRADUATIng with a bachelor’s in History

UNCG history majors graduate with highly transferable skills in research, writing, critical thinking, and communication. These strengths prepare graduates for success in a wide range of careers, from public service, education, and nonprofit work to business, law, museums, archives, and cultural organizations. Many students also pursue advanced degrees in history, public history, museum studies, law, and other graduate and professional programs.

Potential Career Paths

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