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Bachelor of Arts In History
Bachelor of Arts In History

Bachelor of Arts In History

  • ID:FU10029
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirement

All undergraduate programs require a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from high school (equivalent to a 78% on a 100% scale). In addition, if transferring from a language school or university, the GPA from those institutions must be a minimum of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to a 75% on a 100% scale).

English requirement

Applicants whose first language is not English must submit a TOEFL or IELTS score to be considered for full-time undergraduate study. Other tests of English will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Requirements:

  • TOEFL: 65 (internet-based TOEFL)
  • IELTS: 5.5
  • ELS: Completion of Level 112
  • Completion of English composition one at a U.S. college or university.

Course Information

Your interest in the past helps you prepare for future career success and, at Fontbonne, your enthusiasm is welcomed by a dedicated faculty that provides the foundational knowledge you need to reach your goals. As you earn a Bachelor of Arts in History, you’ll look at events, ideas, religions and laws to gain a better understanding of the values and beliefs that people have adopted throughout time.

Fontbonne provides a broad background in both Western and non-Western history as well as geography, government, sociology, psychology and American economy. And you can either earn a degree in history or choose a degree in history with a secondary teaching certification in social studies, which allows you to teach at the high school level.

Your studies with Fontbonne begin in the classroom, but extend well beyond the halls and libraries of campus. Add to your education through these and other unique learning opportunities:

  • Departmental relationships with the Missouri History Museum and other cultural institutions provide students access to history professionals and professional opportunities
  • A flexible curriculum allows students to select upper-level history courses that best suit their interests and professional goals
  • Curriculum provides well-rounded education in history, including classes in Western and Non-Western history, as well as the historical aspects of government, sociology and literature
  • Small class sizes allow for more personalized learning experiences
  • Option of secondary teaching certification
  • Students develop critical thinking and debate skills
  • A senior capstone experience includes independent research on a topic of interest students have cultivated in their earlier classes.
  • Co-curricular opportunities include participation in national Mock Trial Competition.
  • Study Abroad opportunities enrich classroom experience

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Archivist
  • Attorney / Paralegal
  • Business Manager
  • Community Action Specialist
  • Community Relations Director
  • Congressional Aide
  • Consumer Advocate
  • Curator
  • Diplomat
  • Economic Development Analyst
  • Editor
  • FBI/CIA Agent
  • Federal Investigator
  • Foreign Service Officer
  • Government Professional
  • Historian
  • Historic Preservation Specialist
  • Historic Site Administrator
  • Human Resource Specialist
  • Insurance Agent
  • International Banker
  • International Relations Specialist
  • Journalist
  • Lobbyist
  • Political Scientist
  • Politician
  • Public Administrator
  • Public Policy Specialist
  • Public Relations Specialists
  • Teacher: High School Social Studies
  • Tour Guide
  • Trade Specialist
  • Writer/Author.

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​International student insurance: 1396 $ USD per year 

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