Associate of Arts (A.A.) in History
Explore the Past While Preparing for Your Future with an Associate of Arts in History
Earning an associate degree in history is a great start for a career in a history-related field, business, or creative pursuit. Liberty University’s Associate of Arts in History degree provides foundational training in American and world history, civic and global engagement, and interpreting historical documents, to name a few.
Our associate degree in history equips you to look back in order to move forward with greater wisdom and insight. This program is a foundational degree if you are interested in understanding culture, governance, or history, and if you want to pursue a four-year bachelor’s degree in the future. In considering our historical past, undergirded by a biblical worldview, we can construct the type of future we want with clarity and understanding.
What Will You Study in Our Online Associate Degree in History?
- Explore how to communicate effectively, write research papers, develop a strong work ethic, and lead with biblical principles.
- Cultivate your love of history and integrate your faith into all aspects of your degree.
- Study how to identify modern perspectives and appreciate events with informed insight.
Throughout this degree, you can dig deep into fascinating historical periods that shaped the world we live in today. The wisdom you gain from looking at the past can be a great asset in various careers. Additionally, you can learn not only the events and dates of most importance in history but how to take that knowledge and use it to gain insights into the realities of modern living.
Benefits of the A.A. in History from Liberty University
As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.
Here’s what sets us apart:
- Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online AA in History from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
- The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
- To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Military Benefits
Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:
- Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/retirees
- Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
- Current Department of Defense employees
We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
- 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
- Potential college credit for military training.
Potential Careers for Associate of Arts in History Graduates
With an A.A. in History, there are many different settings that you could work in, including:
- Genealogy libraries
- Literature
- Museums
- State government
- State monuments, national monuments, and parks
Credit Hours

Available Online
Class Type
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Jun 23, 2025
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC