As a history major at Ohio University, you will 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 their 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 not found in many history departments.
History Courses
Complete a total of 33 semester credit hours of HIST coursework, including all of the requirements below.
History Major Part I
Introductory History Courses
Three introductory level courses, one in each of the following areas:
Component A: European History
Component B: World History
Component C: United States History
Historical Research and Writing
- HIST 3111J - Historical Research and Writing
- This course also fulfills the BRICKS requirement for advanced writing.
History Major Part II
Section I- Elective Courses
In addition to HIST 3111J, complete a total of 21 hours of history courses at 3000 and above. These courses should include at least one course in each of the following chronological periods and geographical areas.
Section 2: Chronological History Course Requirement
Component A: Pre-Modern History
Component B: Early Modern History
Component C: Modern History
Section 3 - Geographical History Course Requirement
Component A: World History
Component B: European History
Component C: North American History
Almost all of the 3000-level courses count toward both a chronological and a geographical area. For example, HIST 3231 (Latin American History: From Independence to the Present) counts as both “Modern History” and as “World History.”
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Potential Careers
History majors at Ohio University have gone on to successful careers in business, government service, publishing, teaching, consulting, medicine, law, and museum work.
- As of 2023, Historians earn an annual median wage of $76,120 annual.
- Employment demand for Historians is projected to grow by 2-4% by 2032.
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Tuition and Fees
The OHIO Guarantee takes the guesswork out of budgeting for college and provides a fixed rate table for tuition and most fees for four years (or 12 consecutive semesters).
Financial aid for undergraduate students (regardless of discipline) is available in the form of scholarships, grants and student loans. Visit our Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships to learn more.
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West Virginia and Kentucky Residents
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Learning Environment
The History program features a unique learning environment complete with multimedia classrooms.
Program Admission Requirements
First-Year Students
Anyone who holds a high school diploma or has a GED certificate is eligible for admission to any Ohio University regional campus. Regional campuses have a rolling admissions policy which means that students may be admitted anytime during the year. Applicants will be accepted until class begins each semester. However, prospective students are advised to begin the application process as soon as possible so that they may be given important dates and deadlines in a timely manner. Freshmen applicants are encouraged to complete an online application for enrollment .
Transfer and Current OHIO Students
You are a transfer applicant if you have completed nine or more semester (12 quarter) hours at another institution after you graduated from high school. If you have completed fewer than nine semester hours, you will apply as a freshman applicant. To apply as a transfer student, applicants are encouraged to complete an online application for enrollment .
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