Connect the dots between then and now
History Degree Program
Anderson University’s history degree program offers a broad understanding of past events, cultures, and societies. Emphasizing critical thinking and research, history degree students have opportunities for internships, study abroad, and research projects. The Christian-centered environment encourages ethical perspectives and a deeper appreciation for history’s relevance today.
Tomorrow's historians are getting started right here.
From ancient civilizations to modern movements—dive deep with a history degree and uncover new perspectives.
Anderson University’s rigorous history degree program intentionally strives to help students become critical thinkers with strong research and writing skills – abilities that will serve them well in both post-graduate work and in a wide variety of professions, including banking, law, government, non-profit organizations, and public service. The history degree program offers students the opportunity to learn from published scholars in a wide variety of historical fields.
History degree courses include European history, all areas of American history, and many fields of world history, including China, Japan, Russia/Soviet Union, the Middle East, and Latin America. Additionally, the department offers classes that have a broad appeal, such as Baseball in America, the Civil Rights Movement, the Jewish Holocaust, Slavery in America, the American Family, Women in the World, and the History of World War II.
EXPLORE THE HISTORY DEGREE
Along with the program’s in-depth history courses, students have the opportunity for hands-on learning. Depending on students’ professional career goals, internship experiences in Madison County or with our university museum provide invaluable opportunities to learn and become involved in the daily operations of these organizations.
After graduation, AU history degree students move on to law school or an MBA program, join the U.S. Foreign Service, other government agencies, work at museums and national parks, serve in the mission field, or teach overseas.
Degree Pathways
- Graduate with a BA in History in four years.
- Complete the 4+1 program, from BA to MBA.
Careers
- Archivist
- Records Manager
- Lawyer or Paralegal
- Librarian
Graduates with an AU history degree have excelled in master’s and doctoral programs in universities across the country and overseas. Many of AU’s history graduates choose to go on to law school or an MBA program, join the U.S. Foreign Service or other government agencies, work at museums and national parks, serve in the mission field, or teach overseas.
Our professors are committed to providing the best education possible and actively work to know our students, to help them realize their potential and reach their goals. As historians, we strongly believe that knowledge of our past helps us to create a better future, and we invite you to join us in the pursuit of learning who we are and what we can be.
Classes
- Western Civilization I
- Historical Inquiry
- American Civilization I
- U.S. from 1945 to the Present
Internships
History degree students have been involved with internships at the national government level in Washington, D.C., with state and local governments, and with the British Parliament. Pre-law students are assigned to area law offices, courts, or the prosecutor’s office. Through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, AU students have the opportunity to spend a semester studying economics and domestic and international politics in Washington, D.C. Students are called to integrate their faith in a government setting, while interacting with decision-makers. The council also offers summer school at the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies in Oxford, England, as well as international opportunities in Russia, Egypt, and Costa Rica.
Meet our history faculty during your campus visit.
_ Department of History & Political Science
Dr. Brian Richard Dirck
Professor of History
Dr. Michael Frank
Professor of Political Science; Director of Center for Public Service
Dr. David Thomas Murphy
Professor of History
Dr. Jaye Lee Rogers
Chair, Department of History and Political Science; Professor of History
Dr. Connor J. S. Sutton
Assistant Professor of International Relations and National Security
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