Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

History

As a history major at McNeese, you'll develop skills that employers value in a variety of fields, including research, writing, information synthesis and cultural literacy.

Program Highlights

History Program Highlights

The bachelor’s degree in history at McNeese immerses students in the study of past people, events, institutions and societies. History majors learn to research, investigate, verify and interpret historical data and accounts, think critically about bias and grapple with differing points of view.

Prepare for a career in law

While the history degree program at McNeese equips students to work in the historical field, it also serves as excellent preparation for many other careers. As a history major, you will develop the ability to analyze information, craft persuasive arguments and communicate effectively through written and oral presentations, all of which is excellent preparation for law school.

At a Glance

Degree Type: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Program Length: 4 years (120 credit hours)

Availability: in person

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With small class sizes, in-depth instruction and a variety of scholarship opportunities available for history majors, McNeese's history degree program offers students excellence with a personal touch. Here are even more benefits:

Work-Study and Internship Opportunities:

History majors at McNeese have the opportunity to participate in internships at the Frazar Memorial Library archives or at local museums and galleries. A work-study program on campus also allows history majors to get hands-on experience teaching by tutoring their fellow university students in history.

Professional Networking Opportunities:

History majors are encouraged to join Phi Alpha Theta, an honor society that promotes the study of history by encouraging research, publication and the free exchange of ideas among historians, students and teachers. Students in Phi Alpha Theta have the chance to present academic research papers at the Louisiana Historical Association’s annual conference and may be eligible for scholarships and awards.

Excellence With a Personal Touch:

With small class sizes, students receive one-on-one attention from faculty, whose specialties encompass a broad range of areas, including Louisiana commercial and economic history, southern women’s history, the American Civil War, the Haitian revolution and early 20^th century English history.

Practical Research:

As a student in the history bachelor’s degree program, you’ll have the opportunity to dive deep into a specific aspect of history that interests you. For your senior capstone project, you will work closely with a faculty mentor to investigate an aspect of history of your choosing to cultivate your expertise.

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Careers and Opportunities

What Can You Do with a History Degree?

History majors graduate equipped with a valuable skill set that makes them competitive applicants in a number of fields, including business, law, education, communication and more. Here are just a few of the paths you can pursue with a history degree:

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