History majors at Ohio University have the opportunity to work with full-time faculty who are noted for their exceptional teaching abilities and have reputations as accomplished scholars. Each faculty member seeks to inspire students to explore important and fascinating aspects of the discipline of history.
Courses in American, European, African, Asian, Latin American, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern history are offered, presenting the student with a wealth of possibilities.
Careers with a History Degree
Admission Requirements
This program has no requirements beyond University admission and transfer requirements.
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Tuition & Fees
U.S. News & World Report ranked Ohio University the #1 Best Value Public University in Ohio and 26th in the nation. We're continuously striving to make college more affordable and accessible, while maintaining the high quality and value of an OHIO education.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Our Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides services to students and parents both in-person and remotely. You can visit our office on the ground floor of Chubb Hall or reach us at financial.aid@ohio.edu or 740.593.4141 .
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History B.A. Courses & Curriculum
View Courses & Degree Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog
Students must complete a total of 33 semester credit hours of HIST coursework.
You can choose a course in each of these introductory categories:
- European History
- World History
- United States History
Then choose an upper-level course in each of these chronological categories:
- Pre-Modern History
- Early Modern History
- Modern History
Also choose an upper-level course in each of these geographical categories:
- World History
- European History
- North American History
Historical Research and Writing
Complete HIST 3111J - Historical Research and Writing during your junior year.
Electives
Complete a total of 21 hours of history courses at or above 3000. Courses taken at or above 3000 to meet the Chronological and Geographical requirements will also count toward the elective requirement. Some courses may meet both a Chronological and Geographical requirement.
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