Bachelor of Science
Weave your way through time with VCSU’s History degree. Our graduates are equipped with critical thinking and research skills that enable them to analyze the past and relate it to current events.
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Shelby Kriewald
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“I originally chose history since I figured it would be beneficial to my career in taking care of historical artifacts and documents, as well as helping to bring context to the collections I may work with in the future. “
- Political SciencePolitical Science MinorEnhance your knowledge of politics and strategy with a minor in political science.Learn More
- PsychologyPsychology MinorAdd an element of the subconscious to your education with a minor in psychology.Learn more
- SociologySociology MinorLearn about societies and groups of people to enhance your knowledge of history and put your knowledge into greater context.Learn More
- EnglishEnglish MinorEnhance your writing skills for application across a wide variety of jobs. This minor also allows you to expand your understanding of history through literature.Learn more
- BusinessBusiness MinorStudents who are thinking of working with museums or non-profit entities can add a business minor to expand their skills.Learn more
Beyond graduation
Explore the possibilities
A degree in History can prepare you for many dynamic careers. Students gain skills in writing, research, project management, critical thinking, and analysis. History provides natural pathways for pursuing additional education including acceptance into law school. This degree can open potential careers in various fields including:
- Museum curation
- Law school
- Archive management
- Non-profit work
- Historic resource management
- Historic interpretation or education
- Project management
- Civil service or government service
- Peace Corps
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Where you'll study
Plan of Study
- Introduction to Computer Information Systems
- Interpersonal Communication
- College Composition I
- Survey of Geography
- Elementary Statistics
- Viking Voyage
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- College Composition II
- Environmental History
- Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
- Lab Science
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- United States to 1877
- Lab Science
- Literacies
- Introduction to Psychology Lab
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- United States to Present
- History of American West
- History of the Civil War Era (1850-1877)
- Developmental Psychology
- Art and Music
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- World Civilizations to 1500
- Renaissance/Reformation
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- Geography of North America
- World Civilizations since 1500
- North Dakota History
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- Native American Studies
- Historiography
- Topics in Non-Western History
- Internship
- Race, Ethnic, and Gender Relations
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- Cultural Block, Related Field/Minor
- Senior Capstone
Meet the on-campus advisor
Social Science
- McFarland Hall 321
Meet the online advisor
Social Science
- McFarland Hall 322D
Accreditation
A college education is an investment in yourself. Making sure your education is high-quality can be difficult, but not at VCSU. We are proud to be accredited by numerous institutions, and with that accreditation comes the assurance you’re receiving the highest quality education that will prepare you for your career.