Understand Historical Undercurrents with a Bachelor’s Degree in History
An awareness of history is vital to understanding the influences behind social movements, international conflicts, and even the rise and fall of media figures in our current day. Whether you are interested in a career as a historian, history teacher, museum director, government policy advisor, or intelligence analyst, Liberty University’s bachelor’s degree in history will provide you with the historical knowledge you need to impact others in the present. Liberty University will give you the foundation of history studies you need to help create a legacy for the next generation.
As a top-ranked university, Liberty combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview. Liberty offers distinctly Christian education, and our B.S. in history degree will show you how to integrate biblical principles into your profession. Our mission is to give you the education you need to become a Champion for Christ, and we will ensure you are equipped to make an ethical difference with your bachelor’s in history degree.
What Will You Learn in Our Bachelor’s in History Degree?
- An overview of western civilization and American history
- Geography – so you can put people and events in context
- Historical methodology – to understand the process of analyzing history
- How to research and analyze information in patterns that apply to history and other disciplines
Liberty offers a variety of American, European, or world history classes that you can choose from to specialize your education in specific eras, regions, and events. You also have your choice of history and general electives to enhance your degree in light of your chosen career field.
Career Options for Bachelor’s in History Degree Graduates
- Historian
- History instructor
- Library assistant
- Museum director
Online Benefits
We understand the dilemma of wanting to further your education while also staying connected to your family, career, church, and community. This degree program is offered 100% online, so you don’t have to worry about sacrificing time with the people most important to you while you pursue your degree.
As an innovator in distance learning since 1985, Liberty will provide the following benefits:
- 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 history degree 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.
- You can complete our history bachelor’s degree online in 3.5 years.
Military Benefits
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students from all over the world. Whether you are a current service member, discharged or retired from service, or the spouse of a service member or veteran, we are here to support you every step of the journey.
As a thank you for your dedication and service to our country, Liberty is honored to serve and support you in your pursuit of online education by offering 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).
- Potential college credit for military training.
- 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).
Residential Benefits
- With students from all 50 states and over 70 countries around the world, you can immerse yourself in different cultures and experience the diversity of on-campus life.
- As a residential student, multiple scholarships are available to you, including the Early Deposit Award, Middle America Scholarship, and Liberty Academic Scholarship.
- Learn from professors who have doctoral degrees in their fields, as well as years of real-life experience.
- Our student leadership team will help you engage in an exciting dorm life with spiritual accountability, prayer, safety, activities, and building friendships that will last a lifetime.
- Outside of classes and studying, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of on-campus activities, such as our NCAA sports, over 200 student-led clubs, and recreation centers like Snowflex, the LaHaye Ice Center, and Camp Hydaway.
- Enjoy our Reber-Thomas Dining Hall with over 20 available food stations, including gluten-free and vegan options. Work with a nutritionist to develop a dietary plan that is right for you!
Credit Hours
Available Online or On Campus
Class Type
Online, 8-week or residential
Transfer Credits
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Next Start Date
Varies
Accreditation
Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC
