History, BA
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History

University of Nebraska at Kearney
Overview
Admissions and Requirements
Courses You’ll Take
Tuition & Fees
Program Overview
The online History, Bachelor of Arts (BA) is designed to provide students with a working knowledge of people, events, ideas and values from a historical perspective as a means to understand both past and contemporary societies.
Students pursue the History, BA online program to:
- Improve their critical thinking, reading and writing skills
- Gain a working knowledge of past events, people, ideas and values in the United States and other parts of the world.
- Increase their understanding of contemporary society from a historical perspective.
- Learn from invested faculty who are dedicated to the success of their students.
- Take advantage of the flexibility offered by a fully online program that accommodates busy schedules.
Career Outlook: The study of history is an important cornerstone of any institution, which helps society understand different people and civilizations, provides identity and contributes to moral understanding. Historians research, analyze and write about the past by studying historical documents and sources. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for historians is expected to grow by 6%, which is about the average rate.
Graduates of the program often find careers in history, business, law, education or continue toward graduate studies.
The History, BA program is ideal for professionals looking to work as:
- Historians
- Postsecondary Teachers
- Archivists
- Curators
- Museum Workers
- High School Teachers
Admissions and Requirements
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
High school diploma
Completed coursework
Students should have 45 credit hours of general studies courses
NOTE: This program is authorized, exempt, or not subject to state regulatory compliance and may enroll students from all 50 states
To apply to this program:
- Complete and submit the online application for admissions
- Pay the $45 non-refundable application fee
Courses You’ll Take
Course Information
History, BA program of study includes:
- 30 credit hours of general studies
- 6 credits in language
- 36 credit hours in major courses
- 24 credit hours of advanced history electives
- The number of unrestricted electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will vary
This program requires the completion of an additional major or a minor.
Core Courses
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
HIST 211 | Western Civilization | 3 |
The Age of Absolute Monarchy, the French Revolution and Napoleon, Age of Nationalism and the two World Wars. | ||
HIST 210 | Western Civilization | 3 |
A brief survey of ancient Near Eastern civilization, history of Greek and Roman peoples, feudalism, medieval church, crusades, Renaissance and Reformation. | ||
HIST 215 | Introduction to Latin America | 3 |
A concise review of the history of Latin America from the Aztec and Inca to contemporary affairs. Designed to introduce the student to highlights of political, social, economic, and cultural themes which have coalesced to distinguish these societies in this important part of the Third World. | ||
HIST 251 | American History | 3 |
American history covering the period from 1865 to present. | ||
HIST 212 | Non-Western World History | 3 |
A survey of the historical interaction of the specific civilizations which together comprise non-Western world civilization in their intellectual, political, economic, and religious aspects. | ||
HIST 250 | American History | 3 |
American history covering the period from 1492 to 1865. |
Elective Courses
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
---|---|---|
HIST 100-399 | Various elective course options | 15 |
HIST 400-level | Various elective course options | 9 |
Tuition & Fees
Nebraska Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $259.00
- Fees
- $57.25
- Total
- $316.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $777.00
- Fees
- $171.75
- Total
- $948.75
Out of State Residents
Per Credit Hour
- Tuition
- $396.00
- Fees
- $57.25
- Total
- $453.25
3 Credit Hours
- Tuition
- $1188.00
- Fees
- $171.75
- Total
- $1359.75
About Faculty
University of Nebraska online courses are taught by expert faculty who embody the qualities resulting from research experience and professional/field experience. Students learn from faculty with a variety of backgrounds, many of whom are published researchers in their fields. NU faculty who teach online do so in a way that optimizes learning within the online modality and because technology enables students to access education they may otherwise may not be able to pursue.
Application Deadlines
Rolling admissions. Application review will begin upon receipt of all required application materials.