Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [History] From Georgia State University

Are you interested in studying various aspects of humanity’s recorded past, the rise and fall of empires or the everyday lives of men and women Would you like to understand the forces that have structured human life and the ideas that have shaped the way people perceive and experience their worlds History can teach us many lessons, not simply about our past but also about the paradoxes and potentials of our present. Here in the History Department, we offer a wide range of courses in African, Asian, European, Latin American, Middle Eastern, United States, Southern and world history. Arranged in three levels—introductory, intermediate and advanced—you will have the opportunity to become familiar with a body of historical knowledge and explore the world through a variety of perspectives.

Because the program focuses on analytic and critical thinking, a history major will especially prepare you for a profession or further studies in education, international studies, journalism, law, politics and public policy, just to name a few.

Georgia State University’s Bachelor of Arts in History offers students a broad-based and culturally-relevant course of study. As a student in our program, you have several choices in your major.

• Bachelor of Arts in History
• World History Concentration
• Pre-Education Track
• Pre-Law Concentration

For the broadest curriculum options, consider the Bachelor of Arts in History. If you are interested in an in-depth look at world history and culture, our world history concentration will prepare you for careers and graduate programs that require understanding of global contexts. If you would like to pursue teaching as a career, our pre-education track will have you well-prepared to enter any master’s-level certification program.