Illinois State University

Course Details

BA and BS (History)

Course Description

B.A. or B.S. *Students seeking a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History must complete 12 hours of credit in a foreign language (LAN 111, LAN 112, LAN 115). A Minor is recommended for students in the History non-teaching sequence seeking the B.A.; those choosing not to pursue a minor must complete a 9-hour concentration in an area other than History and Foreign Language, with at least three hours at the upper-division level. Students seeking a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in History must complete a minor in an area other than History or Foreign Language. In addition, students must complete one extra Science, Math & Technology class beyond the Associate's Degree or General Education.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Careers Academia / Education Archivist CIA FBI Foreign Service Bureau of the Census Smithsonian Institution Urban planning agencies Tourism bureaus United Nations Advertising agencies Art galleries Genealogist Journalist Librarian Social service agencies Book conservator Book / Magazine / Newspaper Editor Congressional Aide Demographer Museum Director / Curator Lobbyist Marketing Research Analyst Research Assistant Self-employed Consulting Historian




BA and BS (History) Illinois State University