History

The University of Memphis Global offers a comprehensive Bachelor of Arts in History, delivered entirely online. This program is designed to explore the richness and complexity of the human experience, spanning from ancient to modern times, and encompassing a global perspective. Our curriculum covers all major geographic areas and time periods, providing a broad and diverse understanding of historical events, figures, movements, and ideas.

The B.A. in History requires a total of 120 credit hours for graduation, including general education requirements, major-specific courses, and electives. Our program offers a full range of courses available to B.A. students, including internships, directed readings courses, and most courses currently offered in the undergraduate catalog. The courses are taught by dedicated online instructors and tenure/tenure-track faculty, ensuring a high-quality learning experience.

Key courses include World History to 1500, examining the history of the world from human origins to about 1500 CE; U.S. to 1877, covering United States history from colonization through Reconstruction; The U.S. Since 1877, exploring United States history from 1877 to the present; and World History since 1500, analyzing the history of the world from about 1500 CE to the present. Additionally, the Oral Communication course helps students gain greater competence as communicators, enhancing their personal, professional, and public communication skills.

Graduates with a B.A. in History from the University of Memphis Global are well-prepared for a wide range of careers. The skills acquired—critical thinking, research, communication, and analytical abilities—are valuable in numerous fields such as law, journalism, government, education, research, and business. With a strong background in constitutional law or government history, graduates can pursue a career in law, helping to define precedent and understand the evolution of laws. Journalism offers specializations like business, art, politics, and news, where a history degree provides valuable perspectives and skills.

Government careers span various disciplines, including project management, civil engineering, archiving, social work, and administration. The curriculum of a history degree prepares students for success in government jobs by developing an extensive understanding of how governments evolve over time. Education careers include opportunities to work with various age groups, often teaching subjects like American history, art, architecture, economics, or social history at secondary and postsecondary institutions. Research opportunities include roles as museum curators, archivists, librarians, and historians, requiring strong content knowledge and research skills.

Graduates can also excel in business roles such as consultants, economists, and market analysts by analyzing market trends and creating strategic business plans. Advanced career opportunities for history majors include museum archivist or curator, librarian, historian, editor, anthropologist/archaeologist, history professor, political scientist, and lawyer. These positions often require further education, such as a master’s degree or doctoral degree, but provide rewarding career paths that leverage the knowledge and skills gained from a history degree.

All students receive comprehensive advising, including career counseling, graduate school workshops, and exposure to other professional development opportunities. Our goal is to ensure students are well-prepared for their chosen career paths, equipped with the knowledge and skills gained from a rigorous and engaging history program.

Embark on your journey through history with the University of Memphis Global's online Bachelor of Arts in History. Apply today to start developing the critical skills and knowledge that will open doors to diverse and rewarding careers.