Bachelor in History
Carroll University
Key Information
Campus location
Waukesha, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 36,400 / per year *
Application deadline
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Introduction
If you think history is just facts, figures and timelines, think again. The historical analysis explores motivations, morals, and habits; it evaluates conflicting narratives, as well as continuity and change over time. Our insights inform today’s business decisions, government policies, and societal values. As a historian, you will learn to develop sophisticated answers to complex real-world questions.
Carroll University’s History program gives you the tools to explain not just what happened, but also why, how, and who cares. Our flexible curriculum encourages interdisciplinary study, incorporates one-on-one mentoring, and supports independent research.
Study of the past prepares you for a bright future. It’s a cliché, but true: A history degree opens doors to a wide variety of professional paths. Recent graduates have gone on to pursue careers in business, law, library sciences, business, teaching, and even at the National Archives in Washington D.C. Our scaffolded courses train you to consider multiple perspectives, develop evidence-based arguments, and work independently. Small classes challenge you to speak up, ask questions, and defend positions. And according to AACU’s 2015 study, 91 percent of employers seek applicants who’ve mastered these skills.
Outside the classroom, you’ll find a friendly community of students and faculty that is active both on and off-campus. History majors support state-wide and national initiatives (National History Day, for example), conduct individual research, present work at conferences, and network via internships and social events. The 36-credit major is explicitly designed to accommodate double majors and pre-professional students—you can even complete Physical Therapy or med school requirements as a history major! The major also complements both short-term and semester-long study abroad—an experience highly valued by more than three-quarters of employers.
Become a Social Studies Teacher
Pairing the history major with Carroll’s secondary education major can lead to certification by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction to teach social studies in high school and middle school. Your coursework will provide you with depth in your major while also preparing you to teach multiple disciplines in the social sciences.
Minor
Are you the kind of person who often asks, "Why?" Do you spend time on eBay, in antique stores, or with the family photo albums? Have you wondered how to stand out to future employers or graduate schools? Perhaps you just wish you could communicate more effectively. These are all great reasons to add a History minor!
- History Minor
In addition to the major, Carroll offers a minor in history that complements many areas of study. History minors often have majors in:
- School of Business Majors
- Theatre Arts Major
- Music Major
- Political Science Major
- Educational Studies Major
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics Major
Program Outcome
Upon successful completion of major requirements students will be able to:
- Employ tools of historical analysis such as to cause and effect, sequence, and change over time to explain past experiences and developments.
- Define a historical question and use appropriate methodologies to develop and evaluate possible answers.
- Find evidence and evaluate primary and secondary sources to form sustainable conclusions in a well-argued paper.
- Articulate and/or resolve conflicting interpretations and explain the changing nature of the historical inquiry.
- Communicate original, convincing ideas in well-organized oral and written formats.
- Identify and explain central themes and problems of the Western World.
- Identify and explain central themes and problems of non-western culture.
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Career Opportunities
What can you do with a history degree? What can’t you do?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that historians’ broad training in analytical research and critical thinking helps them succeed in a surprisingly wide range of occupations, including many that don’t come with the title “historian.”
Here are just some of the career paths open to students who major in history:
- Law
- Business
- Policy analysis
- Library sciences
- K-12 education
- Publishing
- Tourism
- Research
- Archive management
- Museum curator/preservationist/administrator
- Non-profit management
- Public administration
- Public relations
- Fundraising
- Journalism
- Medicine
- Higher education
- Real estate
Example job titles of graduates with a bachelor’s degree in history:
- Assistant archivist
- Site coordinator
- Documentation specialist
- Education director
- Librarian
- Inventory coordinator
- Assistant researcher
- Associate impact analyst
- Junior auditor
- Program assistant
Carroll's history graduates have gone into a variety of careers including positions at:
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- St. Anthony School
- State of Wisconsin
- Banta Global Turnkey
- The Cobalt Group
- Grand Canyon University
- Northwestern Mutual
- Great Lakes Higher Education
- Missouri History Museum
- Habitat for Humanity
Curriculum
Core Courses
One Course in Each Area
Three courses, with one course in each area, from the following:
A
- HIS 103 - Roots of the Western World 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 104 - Europe and the Modern World 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 109 - Kilts and Castles: The Middle Ages in the Movies 4 Hour(s)
B
- HIS 105 - America to 1877 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 106 - America since 1877 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 120 - Coming to America: Immigrants in U.S. History 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 122 - The End of the World: Foretelling Endtimes in American History 4 Hour(s)
C
- HIS 107 - Understanding the Premodern World 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 108 - Understanding Our Contemporary World 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 110 - History of Modern China 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 112 - Intro to Latin America History 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 121 - Comparative Genocide 4 Hour(s)
History 200, Workshop for Historians
- HIS 200 - Workshop for Historians 4 Hour(s)
Two Courses at the 200 Level from the Following:
- HIS 203 - The American Civil War 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 210 - Hist-American Foreign Relations 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 213 - Women in American History 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 215 - American Encounters: Natives, Africans, and Europeans in the Americans, 1350-1750 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 217 - Renaissance and Reformation Europe 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 218 - American Indian History 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 225H - Medieval Europe, China, and the Islamic Crescent 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 254 - Scholars, Saints, and other Medieval Ne’er Do Wells 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 257 - Europe’s Civil War: 1900-1950 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 291 - Topics in History 2 - 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 298 - Independent Study in History 2 - 4 Hour(s)
Other Pre-approved Courses
Two Courses at the 300 Level from the Following:
- HIS 301 - The Forging of a Nation - The Colonial and Revolutionary Experience in North America 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 305 - Recent America 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 316 - Renaissance and Reformation Europe 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 318 - American Indian History 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 329 - The German Experience 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 391 - Topics in History 4 Hour(s)
- HIS 398 - Independent Study in History 2 - 4 Hour(s)
Note:
- All 300-level classes are research courses. Students should have some familiarity with research methodology and independent analysis and will produce a work of serious scholarship.
- At least one of the 4 courses chosen to fulfill III and IV above must be a 200 or 300-level course in Political Science, Philosophy, or Religious Studies.
History 499, Capstone: Senior Seminar for Historians
- HIS 499 - Capstone - Senior Seminar for Historians 4 Hour(s)
Teacher Certification
The department recommends that students majoring in history who seek certification to teach at the early adolescence through adolescence (formerly 6 - 12) level complete the requirements for the Broad Field Social Studies license. Please contact a history faculty member or education advisor regarding these requirements.
The State of Wisconsin requires content area examinations (Praxis II) in order to receive certification to teach at the early adolescence through adolescence level and to adequately demonstrate competence. For this reason, students seeking to teach history at this level are urged to take HIS 103, HIS 104, HIS 105, HIS 106, and HIS 108.
Pre-Physical Therapy 4 Year Plan
Courses Required to Complete a 4 Year Pre-Physical Therapy Program
- ANP 130 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Hour(s)
- ANP 130L - Intro to Human Anatomy and Phys I Lab 0 Hour(s)
- ANP 140 - Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Hour(s)
- ANP 140L - Intro to Human Anatomy and Phys II Lab 0 Hour(s)
- CHE 101 - General Chemistry 4 Hour(s)
- CHE 101L - General Chemistry Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- CHE 102 - Biological Chemistry 4 Hour(s)
- CHE 102L - Biological Chemistry Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- CMP 112 - Computational Thinking I 4 Hour(s)
- CMP 114 - Computational Thinking II - Statistical Analysis Emphasis 4 Hour(s)
- PHY 101 - Introductory Physics I 4 Hour(s)
- PHY 101L - Introductory Physics Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- PHY 102 - Introductory Physics II 4 Hour(s)
- PHY 102L - Introductory Physics Laboratory 0 Hour(s)
- PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology 4 Hour(s)
Bachelor of Arts Requirements
The requirements for a Bachelor of Arts are:
- Students must take 8 credits in the same modern language (MLL) other than English, this does not include American Sign Language. Carroll University will accept a total of 8 transferred credits from another college/university as long as all 8 credits are completed in the same language.
- **International students who have English as their second language should contact the Registrar concerning the Modern Language requirement.
- MAT 106 - Mathematics for the Liberal Arts 4 Hour(s) or higher
- ENG 170 - Writing Seminar 4 Hour(s)
- Degree requirements cannot be waived.
Note: Each major may have specific course sequencing requirements. For specific requirements, see “Required Support Courses” within each major
Internships
We help you build real-world experience, explore careers, and network with professionals through internship opportunities. Recent placements include the following companies:
- Smithsonian Museum
- Waukesha County Historical Society and Museum
- Milwaukee County Historical Society and Museum
- Old World Wisconsin
- R&R Insurance
- Assorted state-wide political campaigns
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
The University participates in three types of financial aid programs for its International students: scholarships, grants, and employment.
Scholarships
Carroll University offers completive scholarships for international undergraduate students. 100 percent of Carroll University students receive scholarship assistance, which helps them find a balance between studies, work, and extra-curricular activities. Scholarships play a key role in maintaining Carroll's accessibility for all students. On average our international scholarship covers 45-55% of the cost of attendance for full-time undergraduate students.
Grants
Grants are awarded based upon a student’s demonstrated financial need in addition to the guaranteed International scholarship. Like scholarships, grants are considered gift aid that does not need to be repaid.
Student Employment
University employment opportunities allow students to work part-time on campus, earn an hourly wage and receive a monthly paycheck while attending Carroll. Students may work from approximately five to fourteen hours each week. The number of hours a student may work depends upon the student’s financial aid award. International students get awarded an average of $2,000-$2,500 in university employment grants every year.
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English Language Requirements
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