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History

Overview

History is the study of the events and people of the past.

Students learn to gather, record, and analyze evidence to explain past events. They learn about specific periods, issues, and cultures. They can specialize in the history of a country or a region.

History programs include topics such as:

Students sometimes learn a second language to analyze original texts and artifacts.

Schools

Community colleges and other two-year schools offer associate degree programs in history. An associate degree usually takes two years to complete. After earning an associate degree students can transfer to a college or university for further study.

Most colleges and universities offer bachelor's degrees in history. A bachelor's degree usually takes about four years of full-time study.

Many universities offer graduate degrees in history. A master's degree typically requires two years of study beyond a bachelor's degree. Doctoral (PhD) degree programs usually require two or more years of study beyond the master's degree. A PhD prepares people to teach at colleges and universities.

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Program Admission

You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

Graduate Admissions

Admission to graduate programs is competitive. You need a bachelor’s degree, good grades, and good test scores.

Additional requirements at some schools include:

Typical Course Work

Program Courses

This undergraduate program typically includes courses in the following subjects:

In addition, you can take several different history courses depending on your interests. Some examples of courses are:

Graduate Program Courses

Graduate study in history typically includes:

Schools

East Side Area

Big Bend Community College

Central Washington University

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla University

Washington State University - Pullman

Wenatchee Valley College

Whitman College

King-Snohomish Area

Bellevue College

Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville

Everett Community College

Highline College

North Seattle College

Northwest University

Seattle Pacific University

Seattle University

Shoreline Community College

South Seattle College

University of Washington - Seattle

Kitsap Area

Olympic College

Spokane Area

Eastern Washington University

Gonzaga University

Spokane Community College

Spokane Falls Community College

Whitworth University

Statewide and Distance Learning

Washington State University - Global Campus

Tacoma Area

Pacific Lutheran University

Pierce College Fort Steilacoom

Pierce College Puyallup

Tacoma Community College

University of Puget Sound

University of Washington - Tacoma

Tri-Cities Area

Columbia Basin College

Washington State University - Tri-Cities

Vancouver Area

Clark College

Washington State University - Vancouver

West Side Area

Centralia College

Columbia College - Whidbey Island

Evergreen State College, The

Grays Harbor College

Lower Columbia College

Saint Martin's University

Skagit Valley College

Western Washington University

Yakima Area

Heritage University

Yakima Valley College