Bachelor of Arts - History

4 years: Duration

29,928 USD/year: Price

Rolling admission: Start

Rolling admission: Deadline

Bachelor: Degree

Campus: Format

Fort Collins / USA: Location

Colorado State University: School

Program description

The Major and Minor in History at CSU provide students with courses that cover global human history, along with unique aspects related to our status as Colorado’s Morrill Act land-grant university. We have pioneered the establishment of graduate public history programs and currently offer an undergraduate specialization in Digital and Public History, along with concentrations in General History, Language, and Social Studies Teaching.

History majors pursue diverse careers in public history, including roles in museums, archives, state and local government agencies focused on historic preservation and cultural resource management, the National Park Service, the Forest Service, and consulting. They also serve as educators and administrators in schools, engage in public service, and are equipped for graduate and professional studies across various disciplines. We provide internships in several sectors for CSU credit to assist students in exploring their historical interests.

Concentrations

Digital and Public History Concentration
General History Concentration
Language Concentration
Social and Behavioral Sciences Concentration
Social Studies Teaching Concentration

Program structure

STEP 1: FIND YOUR FOOTING One option for completing your History degree requirements is to choose a trail of courses linked by the same theme:

War and Diplomacy
Women and Gender
Revolution
Race and Ethnicity
Empire, Colonialism and Borderlands
Religion
Environment

STEP 2: START DOWN A TRAIL When you find a trail that appeals to your interests, enro l in courses linked to the trail. Use these courses to fulfi l your degree requirements.

STEP 3: DISCOVER CONNECTIONS In your coursework, make connections along the trails you've journeyed. Consider research projects that connect to your trail's theme. Talk to faculty and your peers to make more connections outside the classroom.

STEP 4: COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE Consider doing a capstone project that coordinates with your trail. Use the courses you've completed along your trail to fulfi l your history requirements and electives.

Price

Tuition Fees: 29,928 - 32,734 USD
Accommodation: 9,750 - 11,420 USD
Meals: 6,410 - 7,890 USD
Insurance: 3,222 - 3,222 USD

ESTIMATED TOTAL: 49,310 - 55,266 USD

Requirements for applicants

GPA requirements

A cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher (4.0 scale)

English Language Requirements

IELTS: 6 Note: students may be granted full admission with lower scores of 5.5 IELTS however they would need to complete an English test that may result in EAP coursework being required alongside regular coursework for 1-2 semesters
TOEFL: 72 Note: students may be granted full admission with lower scores of 60-71 TOEFL however they would need to complete an English test that may result in EAP coursework being required alongisde regular coursework for 1-2 semesters
Duolingo: 110
PTEA: 50
Other Tests: Successful completion of the Intensive English Program (IEP) at CSU

About the university

Established in 1870, Colorado State University (CSU) ranks among the premier public research universities in the United States. The university is situated in the foothills of the picturesque Rocky Mountains near Fort Collins, just an hour from Denver, Colorado.

CSU is internationally acknowledged in various essential subjects, including cancer research, atmospheric science, animal science, climate change, forest and wildlife management, engineering, and water management.

At CSU, you will have the option to build a distinctive academic trajectory tailored to your objectives. You will become part of a nurturing campus featuring distinguished instructors, over 2,500 international students from 112 nations, and access to tools that will assist you in exploring your interests.