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Bachelor of Arts History

Human history is an abundant tapestry of stories spanning thousands of years and covering the world. Learn about the richness and diversity of the human experience and the historical roots of our world today. Gain a new appreciation for our shared story by pursuing a History major or minor at St. Scholastica.

History students love to pull at a thread to see what unravels, and explore the depths of a topic instead of just scratching the surface. Studying history at St. Scholastica will allow you to pursue that deep knowledge of the past and discover how it informs the present.

Work closely with expert faculty members as you move through a global curriculum that covers a wide range of time periods, geographic regions, and topics. Develop critical thinking, writing, research, and analytical skills that will position you for success in whatever career you pursue.

While some history majors become professional historians, you will have the option to choose from a vast range of careers including education, law, politics, publishing, business, and public policy. As a graduate, you will emerge from this program with a broader historical perspective on world affairs and a new ability to analyze current issues.

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Benedictine Scholarship

All new first-year applicants to St. Scholastica will be awarded either the Benedictine Scholarship or the Access Award, upon admission to the College.

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Financial Aid

100% of traditional incoming undergraduates receive some type of scholarships. The average for scholarships, grants, and/or loans is $31,841.

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Degree Details

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Curriculum

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Research and Internships

History majors and minors complete a research project in the required 4000-level seminar and are encouraged to pursue independent research projects supervised by faculty mentors. A wide range of internships are available:

St. Louis County Historical Society
Organizations and agencies in Duluth and throughout Minnesota
Washington Semester Program at American University in Washington D.C.

Career Outlook

Skills that History students learn – critical thinking, effective writing, and excellent organization – are essential for success in many professions. While some History majors become professional historians, most go on to work in education, law, politics, journalism, media, publishing, business, public policy, interest group advocacy, civil and foreign service, archival and library science, museum studies, historic preservation, and public history.

Obtaining a degree in history is also excellent preparation for graduate school in these and other fields; our students have gone on to graduate or law school at Harvard, Columbia, UCLA, the University of Minnesota and many other fine institutions.

Become a history or social studies teacher by pairing this program with the middle/secondary education major.

Pair with a Language

Boost your brainpower and give yourself a competitive edge in our global economy by pairing your major with a language. St. Scholastica offers programs and courses in American Sign Language, German, Ojibwe, and Spanish.

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