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B.A. in History

Throughout the History program from Marist University, you’ll gain real-world knowledge and skills by exploring global history to gain a greater understanding of the world. We connect classroom learning, research, civic engagement, and internships in order for you to apply the lessons of history to tomorrow’s world.

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Duration

4 years

Starting Date

August

Tuition Fee

$48,800 per year

Location

Poughkeepsie, United States

About the program

Within this History program from Marist University upon completion of 100-level courses, students of the History program from Marist University should:

Demonstrate a basic knowledge of broad historical events in the specific content area;
Understand the process by which historians evaluate historical sources;
Use evidence/primary documents to formulate interpretations;
Gain experience presenting persuasive analysis.

Upon completion of 200-level courses, students should:

Demonstrate a broad knowledge of significant historical events in the specific content area during a well-defined period or within a particular thematic focus;
Engage in the process of historical interpretation through analysis of documents;
Discern historical argumentation and compare different approaches;
Demonstrate the ability to retrieve course materials from electronic databases and learning platforms;
Present coherent and persuasive arguments in oral and written form.

Program Structure

Along with interesting and unique coursework, the History program at Marist offers a major and a minor, and students can complete a Public History concentration as part of their major.
In addition, our students can combine their history major with a Master’s Degree in Teaching in our five-year BA/MAT program.

The History Department also oversees a number of interdisciplinary majors and minors including: