History (BA)
Overview
Our history program boasts a breadth of curriculum that allows students to take courses in a broad range of U.S. and world history subjects. Our professors all hold Ph.Ds in history and have a combined experience of over forty years in higher education. We are committed to a rigorous academic program and to providing students with a Christian liberal arts learning experience.
Learning Outcomes
Our history program boasts a breadth of curriculum that allows students to take courses in a broad range of U.S. and world history subjects. Our professors all hold Ph.Ds in history and have a combined experience of over forty years in higher education. We are committed to a rigorous academic program and to providing students with a Christian liberal arts learning experience.
Degree Information
- 46 credit hours of combined credit hours in core and elective classes
- a minor in another field is required
- 6 credit hours of a foreign language is required for a B.A.
- a semester abroad is not required, but highly encouraged
- Required Core Classes
- HP 1483 U.S. History I
- HP 1493 U.S. History II
- HP 1533 Modern World
- HP 2013 World Civilizations I
- HP 2113 Historical Methods
- HP 4393 Field Studies in History
- HP 4912 Senior Project
- Electives 24 credit hours of upper-division courses offered in the History, Politics, and Law Department
Degree Plan
The History program at SNU gives students the context and skills to navigate the challenges of the modern world through a diverse array of course offerings and off-campus learning opportunities.
Highly Qualified Professors
SNU offers you the opportunity to study with credentialed faculty as you journey toward graduation, another step closer to reaching your goals. These scholars with a Christian worldview will mentor and guide you along the way. SNU’s smaller size allows students to interact with faculty — not only in the classroom, but also through impactful mentoring, personal advising, and meaningful research. Come and be known; come and belong.
Career Opportunities
History
- Teaching
- Park Ranger
- Librarian
- Museum Curator/Archivist
- Attorney
- Records Manager/Corporate Historian
- Historical Consultant
- Management