Bachelor in History (Bachelor's)

Campus life at Toccoa Falls College centers on a waterfall and a setting in the foothills of northeast Georgia. The college presents its location as more than a scenic feature: the campus is intended to be a place set apart for learning, Christian formation, and service. Its identity is closely connected to its location in Toccoa Falls and its role as Georgia’s Christian university.

Since 1907, Toccoa Falls has prepared students through an integration of character and intellect. Biblical truth, Christ-centered learning, academic excellence, transformative community, and intentional spiritual formation shape the institution’s educational approach. The college offers more than 50 majors and programs across on-campus and online study, including undergraduate and graduate online options. Areas of campus activity include academics, residential life, athletics, music, and community events, with recent campus developments including a Steinway concert grand piano and work on Forrest Hall.

International students should expect a distinctly Christian learning environment in which faith is integrated into personal and professional preparation. The college’s stated purpose is to develop students who can serve in the Kingdom of God, both personally and professionally. Study formats include on-campus undergraduate education, online undergraduate and graduate programs, and dual enrollment. Toccoa Falls’ foothill setting, small-campus focus, and emphasis on spiritual formation are central parts of the student experience.

The History programme emphasizes research-based learning through analysis of primary and secondary sources. Students develop critical evaluation skills by engaging with historical theories, methods, and evidence. The curriculum integrates biblical worldview principles into the study of human activity across time. Coursework includes Western, world, and church history with a focus on historical interpretation and methodology.

Focus areas include History of Western Civilization, Twentieth Century World History, History of the United States, Historiography, Church History.

The programme requires 126 total credits, including 42 credits in History-specific courses, 69 credits in general education (with 30 in Bible & Theology), and 15 credits in open electives.

Graduates enter careers as educators, historians, genealogists, and politicians.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. No specific GPA or test scores are mentioned. Required documents include official transcripts and application form.

The programme totals about 126 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 64% of applicants.