History, BS

The online History, Bachelor of Science (BS) degree is designed to provide students with well-rounded expertise in history and other social science disciplines that are highly applicable in today's workforce. 

Students of the History, BS online program benefit by gaining:

• A working knowledge of past events, people, ideas and values in the United States and other parts of the world. 
• An understanding of contemporary society from a historical perspective. 
• A fully online program with flexibility to accommodate busy schedules. 
• Invested faculty who are dedicated to the success of their students. 
• A low student-to-faculty ratio, which ensures individual guidance necessary for a positive learning experience.  
• Preparation for the pursuit of a graduate degree. 

Students take courses in history as well as courses with an emphasis in areas such as economics, geography, political science, psychology and sociology.

Career Outlook: Graduates of the program often find careers in history, business, law, education or continue toward graduate studies. 

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 Historians research, analyze and write about the past by studying historical documents and sources.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.

Students with a degree in history can pursue careers as:

• Historians
• Archivists
• Teachers
• Curators
• Museum Workers
• Anthropologists
• Archaeologists

Graduates from the UNK history program have interned and worked in the following places: 

• National Air and Space Museum
• Buffalo Country Historical Society
• Civil War Remembrance
• Minnesota Historical Society
• Surf Ballroom
• Glacier National Park
• Library of Congress
• University of Nebraska Press