Online Bachelor’s Degree in History Embark on a Journey through the Past
120
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
Explore the Past with Liberty’s Online History Degree
Do you have a keen interest in history? Liberty University’s online bachelor’s degree in history immerses you in an in-depth investigation of human society and events of the past. By uncovering the decisions and motivations of figures and people of the past, you can use the lessons of those events to better your future.
Our online history degree is designed to train you to engage with a well-rounded examination of global history through a variety of insightful perspectives and presentations. You will explore various periods in American, European, and Western history by observing economic trends, political actions, wars, and public perception.
Many people think that history degree programs merely have you memorize facts and dates. In reality, your studies in history will hone your mind and make you a keen critical thinker. Your research skills will enable you to find the resources you need quickly. You can learn to dig deeper to find the facts that will support your argument.
Why Choose Liberty’s Online Bachelor’s Degree in History?
Liberty University provides a 100% online history degree that gives you the flexibility you need to fit your studies into your life. While completing the bachelor’s degree in history online, you will gain crucial foundational research and analysis skills that will train you to be a responsible curator of historical perspectives of original documents. In our online history degree, you can learn many of the core skills for a career as a data analyst or intelligence analyst, all while studying fascinating periods in history and learning about world civilizations.
You will also dig deep into fascinating historical periods that shaped the world we live in today. This background will give you the ability to appreciate modern events with informed insight.
What Will You Study in the Online History Degree?
Liberty University’s online bachelor’s degree in history is designed to provide you with practical, analytical, and research skills. Additionally, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of historical figures, places, and events. There is also the opportunity to select specialized areas of history. All online history students take courses such as historical methodology and geography for critical context and research skills and essential survey courses in western civilization and American history for the critical context of world events.
Liberty’s historical methodology course will teach you what it means to be a historian. You can learn how to write a research paper and, most importantly, the process of studying history. Developing research skills and the ability to analyze the decisions and actions of past historical figures is a skill that will be very useful in fields such as market research or intelligence analysis.
You can then choose to study European, world, and U.S. history topic-specific electives and can further specialize in additional history and general electives. Our online history degree course content allows you to explore many cultures and time periods. You can then focus on the topics that interest you most while still providing flexibility to pursue other courses useful for your career.
Potential Career Opportunities
You might be wondering what career you can pursue with a bachelor’s in history. Even if you thoroughly enjoy studying history, you will want to know about jobs for history majors. There are many opportunities in academic studies, opening options in graduate studies to further specialize in historical expertise, or to become a teacher.
Liberty University’s online bachelor’s degree in history gives you a balanced, practical analytical skill set that will make you a competent historian, but these skills will also apply to many other industries that need detail-oriented and consistent researchers.
Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in history may also be able to find job opportunities as a data analyst or intelligence analyst in business and government roles. The broad, pattern-focused perspectives provided by studies in the online history degree can also make you very useful as a historical policy advisor.
- Data analyst
- Editor
- Government policy advisor
- Historian
- History professor*
- History teacher*
- Intelligence analyst
- Lawyer*
- Market research analyst
- Museum director*
- Writer
*These careers might require further education or certification
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Degree Information
- This program falls under the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Tuition & Aid
Your success is our success, which is why we are committed to providing quality academics at an affordable tuition rate. While other colleges are increasing their tuition, we have frozen tuition rates for the majority of our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs for the past 9 years – and counting.
To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
Undergraduate Full Time | $390/Credit |
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Undergraduate Part Time | $455/Credit |
Military Undergraduate | $250/Credit |
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Admission Information Online Bachelor’s Degree in History
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.
Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.
Transcript Policies
High School Transcript Policy
Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.
- Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.
Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.
The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.
Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Military Transfers
If you have military-only transfer credits (completed basic training and enlistment), you must request an official military transcript. Please go to the Military Transfer Credit webpage to request your military transcript.
International Applicants
If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available Benefits:
- Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
- Additional discount for veterans who service 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
*Not applicable to certificates.
Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of pursuing our online history degree?
- Pursuing the Bachelor of Science in History will provide you with a well-rounded education in U.S. and world history. This can be a foundation for a future career in teaching or research.
- Besides traditional bachelor’s in history jobs, there is a wide range of fields that can use your research ability and ability to analyze data.
- In today’s world of smartphones and short attention spans, companies value employees who can construct an argument and present a well-thought-out solution to a problem.
- Do you have a military service background? All of Liberty University’s online programs offer military-friendly transfer policies and benefits. The BS in History also provides fascinating courses in military history, including ancient history, United States history of the Civil War, and modern conflicts.
Can I pursue a minor alongside my history degree?
You can take advantage of a minor to further focus or complement your history degree
Can I transfer credits from my previous college courses towards my history degree?
You can take advantage of up to 90 transfer credits from previous college courses, work-related training, or military experience to finish your degree faster and focus on historical studies.
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