The events and ideas of the past are the foundation on which society is built and earning your online Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History is the key to understanding the world and preparing for your future. SNHU's program is built on a comprehensive education with a focus on the connections between ancient civilizations and modern societies. You may have the option to customize your own course of study, incorporating coursework covering a wide span of human history. Because our program offers the flexibility to adapt to your interests, you also could organize your degree around a specific historical theme such as religion, African-American history, or politics. A final capstone research seminar allows you to bring together all that you've learned. You'll also have internship and experiential learning opportunities, giving you the chance to develop real-world knowledge and prepare for the job market.

"I've been able to use my degree in history on a daily basis with the National Park Service, whether it's talking about the Civil War, or talking about an 800-year-old ancient structure or even just talking about boating safety here at my current park," said John Roos '18, who landed his dream job as a park service ranger through earning his degree at SNHU. "That flat hat, that badge, it's everything that I wanted."

Learn how to:

- Demonstrate knowledge of human societies

- Use critical-thinking skills

- Communicate clearly

- Develop research skills

- Analyze viewpoints with an open-minded perspective

As a history major, you have the option to pursue one of our 4 concentrations: American history, European history, Middle Eastern history, and military history. Choosing a concentration allows you to take the fundamental historical tools all history students learn and apply them to different historical subjects. You can also decide to select your own concentration courses from a wide range of historical periods. Pursuing SNHU's online history degree means you'll receive a broad foundation in U.S. history and western civilization. Courses are taught by instructors with professional credentials and a passion for history.

"I try to make the courses real for the students. It has to be real for them to care," said Dr. Steven Shirley, world history and civilizations instructor at SNHU. "We talk about globalization in the abstract all day long, but I like to talk to them about how it really is affecting their lives, for example, outsourcing to India to appreciate what we are covering. If we just took out a textbook and there is no real connection to daily life, it has no impact and doesn't matter."

Throughout the bachelor's in history program, you'll develop the soft skills that today's employers are searching for. Qualities like communication, teamwork, adaptability, and conflict resolution are in demand in the workforce and they're skills you'll study as you see how they've been handled over hundreds and thousands of years. Because our BA in History program has 36 credits of free electives, you have options. It's a benefit that's especially attractive to transfer students, who may need the space for previously earned credits. Or, you could use this elective space to broaden your experience with courses from related fields, like sociology, political science, or psychology. You could also add a minor in areas like Art History, Graphic Design, Professional Writing, or many more. Our online history degree culminates in a capstone course, which allows you to develop your own research project.

Part of our mission to expand access to quality higher education means removing the barriers that may stand between you and your degree. That's why you can apply at any time and get a decision within days of submitting all required materials. Acceptance decisions are made on a rolling basis throughout the year for our 6 (8-week) undergraduate terms.

$150 Graduation Fee, Course Materials ($ varies by course)