BA in History

Get a complete understanding of the complex forces that are shaping the 21st century by exploring the past.  With a major in history from UMUC, you'll gain important knowledge of U.S. and worldwide histories, enhancing your multicultural understanding in the workplace and everyday society.

Objectives
The student who graduates with a major in history will be able to:

• Demonstrate a chronological understanding of the diverse peoples, events, and cultures that have shaped human civilization.
  
• Think and read critically and conduct research that includes identifying, evaluating, and presenting with integrity the primary and secondary sources of historical information.
  
• Demonstrate awareness of the ethical and social issues associated with the writing and interpreting of history.
  
• Demonstrate an increased awareness of current events and the ability to evaluate these events from a historical perspective.
  
• Write cogent, documented, historical papers that exhibit interpretive skill as well as factual knowledge.