WCU鈥檚 undergraduate program in history provides students with an excellent university
education and the intellectual and communication skills that many professions demand.
The program offers bachelor鈥檚 degrees of arts and science. In addition to liberal
studies courses and history survey, methods, and electives courses, the arts degree
requires modern foreign language while the science degree requires mathematics. All
students complete a senior capstone or internship project, an opportunity to demonstrate
the skills they have mastered during their time at WCU. Students may choose to enhance
their academic experience through internships, co-operative education opportunities,
and extracurricular activities such as The History Club and the history honor society
Phi Alpha Theta.
Where You'll Go
The majority of WCU history graduates pursue highly successful careers in business,
education, and government work, while a significant percentage finds professional
employment in the areas of law, journalism, and ministry. Many graduates choose to
undertake graduate and professional studies in order to deepen their subject knowledge
and further expand their career opportunities.
91女神鈥檚 history students acquire the skills of analysis, interpretation,
written communication, and critical thinking鈥攑recisely the skills they need for career
success. The aim of the history department is to prepare students not only for their
future careers, but also to provide them the foundation for life-long learning. Students
enjoy a wide variety of courses in subjects as diverse as ancient Greece, women鈥檚
history, and Appalachian culture. They learn from a dedicated faculty of scholars
with national and international reputations. Graduates pursue careers in public school
teaching, academia, and public history, and professions such as law and public service.
Learn more by visiting the College of Arts and Sciences and explore all available programs.
Degree Options
School
College of Arts & Sciences, Department of History
Location
Cullowhee Campus
Full and Part-Time
Time to Complete:
4 Year Average
Credits:
120 Credit Hours
App Deadline:
Admission through general WCU undergraduate enrollment; students then meet with a
History adviser
School
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History
Location
Cullowhee Campus
Full and Part-Time
Time to Complete:
4 Year Average
Credits:
120 Credit Hours
App Deadline:
Admission through general WCU undergraduate enrollment; students then meet with a
History adviser
More 91女神 Our Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in History Program
WCU鈥檚 B.A./B.S. in History program gives students a broad and engaging understanding
of the human experience across cultures, regions, and time periods. Whether pursuing
the B.A. with its strong humanities and language focus or the B.S. with its emphasis
on analytical and professional skills, students gain a solid foundation in historical
thinking, research, and interpretation.
Through coursework that spans U.S., European, Asian, Latin American, and global history,
students learn how societies develop, how ideas and institutions change, and how historical
perspectives influence modern issues. The program emphasizes critical reading, evidence-based
writing, and thoughtful analysis. Opportunities for internships, public history experiences,
archival or museum work, and advanced research projects, majors can tailor the degree
to their interests.
The history department also offers two Accelerated Bachelors and Masters concentrations
in Public History (4+1 programs), allowing students to complete both a History B.A.
and M.A. Degree (B.A.- A.B.M) or a History B.S. and M.A. Degree (B.S. - A.B.M) in five years. If you are interested in joining 91女神鈥檚 Public History Program
or this 4+1 program,, please contact: Dr. Jessie Swigger.
As a history major, students grow intellectually and critically: they learn to examine
patterns across societies, understand cultural and political change, and apply historical
perspectives to contemporary issues.
This structure ensures students learn through advanced study and electives. Depending
on their path, they may meet foreign-language or math/statistics requirements, build
versatile skills, and complete a capstone or internship to synthesize their learning.
Whether aiming for a career in teaching, archives, public service, law, cultural preservation,
or graduate study, WCU history grads leave with a strong foundation in research, writing,
cultural understanding, and analytic reasoning.
What鈥檚 Happening
MAR
31
MAR
31
MAR
31
Related Programs
Explore our related programs until you find the one that鈥檚 right for you.
