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Bachelor of Arts in History Governors State University Governors State University, USA

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USD 19680

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 25 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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68

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

We live in a complex, changing world. Studying the past helps us understand how that complexity evolved, why some patterns change yet others endure, and how we came to our present historical moment.History refers not only to past lived experiences, but also to the stories told about those experiences. Current debates about which stories should be told and how history should be taught demonstrate history’s importance to our understanding of ourselves as individuals, as citizens, and as a nation—and of what is at stake in interpretations of the past and decisions on which groups to include in those stories. Democratic societies need to critically examine the historical record. More complex, inclusive, historically accurate portrayals of the past can help us better understand the present, which is essential to addressing current issues that have historical roots.

A Governors State’s Bachelor of Arts in History helps students develop the skills to identify, collect, and analyze historical evidence and to engage in interpretive debates on the meanings and significance of those sources. To do this, students develop not only critical research and analytical skills, but also empathy to better understand the experiences of people who lived in unfamiliar places, times, and circumstances. Students also learn to make persuasive arguments and meet evidentiary standards. They “do history” by constructing stories about the past in their research projects. History students select one track on which to concentrate: United States History or Global History. In the senior year, students complete a two-semester capstone project consisting of an internship or thesis, which prepares them for careers that require critical research and writing skills and/or graduate-level study.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 42 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Aug 2025

Closed

Aug 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    68 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    47 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    90 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    13000 Per year

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