College of Arts and Humanities

St. Charles, Mo. / St. Louis, Mo.
History (BA)

St. Charles, Mo. / St. Louis, Mo.
History (BA)

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Study the past to help future-proof your career!

Bachelor of Arts (BA) offered in On-campus formats.

St. Charles / St. Louis
History (BA)

Study the past to future-proof your career! History and geography are the art and practice of thinking historically and engaging the world with all its complex ideas and subtle differences. History and geography power skills help you to think critically, be an agile problem-solver, and communicate globally and ethically with a wide range of audiences.

Our St. Louis history degree program can open doors to a variety of careers because you will get personalized mentoring from award-winning faculty members, all of whom are ready to help prepare you to be a future success. We even offer a cutting edge Geographic Information Systems (GIS) certificate with software-based learning applicable to a variety of careers.

History nurtures understanding on a variety of levels and prepares you for a variety of careers. Earning a history bachelor's degree includes 36 credit hours of coursework that provides the knowledge and skills that you need to teach at the high school level, attend graduate school especially in history or law, or pursue a career in public history, such as working in archives, museums, or historical sites.

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A HISTORY DEGREE FROM LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY?

Just a few of the many careers that you can pursue with a historical studies degree include becoming a teacher in secondary school, archaeologist, broadcast journalist, museum curator, paralegal, park ranger, librarian, or historic preservationist. 

Our Faculty

Our Faculty

You will enjoy a great faculty who would love for you to join us. Your engaged and engaging professors are active in their fields and on campus promoting history and other opportunities just for you.

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Life as a Historical Studies Major

Life as a Historical Studies Major

What’s it like to be a Historical Studies major? Learn more about the extracurricular events and groups you can be a part of here at Lindenwood. Explore your opportunities for job market experiences and amazing adventures for life long memories.

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Making a Career Out of What You Love

Making a Career Out of What You Love

Our History graduates are employed in a wide variety of positions, from police officers to urban planners, from lawyers to professors, from teachers to international business professionals, and from archaeologists to library managers. A second major or a minor can increase the variety of positions available to you upon graduation.

Jobs in History and Geography History Is Not a Useless Major