Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

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The History programme at Concord University leads to a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on research and evidence-based analysis. Students engage in historical methodology and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world contexts through a required capstone project. The programme includes opportunities for internships at local historical sites. It is one of 25 nationally certified four-year undergraduate programmes in the United States.

The programme requires a total of 120 credits, including a capstone project. Coursework is distributed across general education, core history courses, and elective studies.

Graduates enter roles in historical research, archival work, education, and public history institutions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Official transcripts and application materials must be submitted.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus and online delivery, full-time or part-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 90% of applicants.

Concord University’s identity has developed through its connection with students, alumni, faculty, and the Athens community. Alumni stories include graduates who returned to work at the university, pursued education careers, presented research at international conferences, and competed as Mountain Lions. The university’s mission centers on improving the lives of students and communities through teaching and learning, intellectual and creative activities, community service, and civic engagement.

Academic choices span the College of Professional and Liberal Studies and the College of Science, Mathematics, and Health. Students can study business, education, fine arts and communication, humanities, social work and sociology, biology, health sciences, mathematics and computer science, nursing, physical and environmental sciences, and social sciences. Additional options include entrepreneurial studies, interdisciplinary studies, the Regents Bachelor of Arts Program, and substance use studies. Concord also offers three-year programs through CU Rise and maintains a Center for Teaching and Learning.

The university is located on Vermillion Street in Athens, West Virginia, on the Campus Beautiful. Student support includes housing and residence life, counseling, multicultural affairs, disability services, student activities, and a student center. Admissions welcomes students from outside the country and provides application, visit, admitted-student, and information-request services. International students should review the academic calendar for term dates, final examinations, and possible schedule changes.