Study the Past to Prepare for the Future with an Online History Degree
The events and ideas of the past are the foundation on which society is built, and earning your online Bachelor of Arts in History is the key to understanding the world and preparing for your future. UMS's program is built on a comprehensive liberal arts education with a focus on the links between ancient civilizations and modern societies. You'll gain the analytical and critical-thinking skills to better communicate and engage with the world at large, while enlarging your perspective on what America was, is and can be.
See Yourself Succeed in History
The online history degree provides an education that builds on the development of critical-thinking skills inherent in a liberal arts education. The program offers a comprehensive look at history and gives you the ability to select from a broad range of electives, tailoring your course of study to fit your interests.
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission – to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your BA in History online at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it’s convenient for you – online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your undergraduate degree at your own pace, over six 8-week terms per year
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Simple application process. Just fill out an online undergraduate application, and we’ll retrieve U.S. transcripts from your previous institutions and automatically complete an official credit evaluation. Plus, there’s no application fee
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
- Transfer-friendly enrollment. Transfer up to 90 credits toward an undergraduate degree.
Career Outlook
The BA in History from UMS is an excellent stepping stone to graduate studies in education, history, law and related fields, and it prepares graduates for a wide variety of career options where research, analysis and communication skills are valued.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,* professionals with a bachelor's degree in history qualify for entry-level historian positions at museums, historical associations or other small organizations. However, most bachelor's degree holders usually work in business, communications, education, journalism, law or publishing. Potential roles include:
- Analyst
- Campaign worker
- Communications specialist
- Editor
- Journalist
- Lobbyist
- Researcher
Projections for job growth vary depending on the path you're interested in taking with your degree. For example, those interested in working as a market research analyst could see job growth of up to 23% through 2026,* while graduates seeking positions public relations may see an increase of 9%.*
Curriculum
Pursuing UMS's online history degree ensures you'll receive a broad foundation in U.S. history and western civilization. Courses are taught by instructors with professional credentials and a passion for history.
Courses To Prepare You For Your Career
UMS's bachelor's in history program includes:
- General education
- Degree-specific courses
General Education Program
Our programs are designed to equip you with the skills and insights you need to move forward. In recent years, employers have stressed the need for graduates with higher order skills - the skills that go beyond technical knowledge - such as:
- Writing
- Communication
- Analysis
- Problem solving
All bachelor's students are required to take 45 credits of general education classes. Through foundation, exploration and integration courses, students learn to think critically, creatively and collaboratively, giving you the edge employers are looking for.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the development of human societies by analyzing and interpreting a variety of sources that provide evidence to support an argument about the past
- Utilize critical thinking skills for formulating effective analysis of appropriate primary and secondary sources
- Develop historical perspectives and arguments and express those arguments in effective and applicable formats
- Practice civic engagement through the application of history in the public realm
- Analyze multiple historical and theoretical viewpoints effectively through an open-minded, empathetic perspective on the past
