Our programs of study in the Department of History will introduce you to the various methods and approaches used by historians, and to a wide range of historical themes, eras, and societies. We offer several different courses of study—ideally coupled with courses in other areas within the humanities and social sciences, foreign languages, computer science, or public and private administration—to meet your needs.
A Ball State education is known for several distinguishing factors, including:
- hands-on, immersive learning experiences
- real-world applications of knowledge
- small class sizes and one-on-one faculty interaction
Bachelor's
Our bachelor’s degree in general history is about much more than simply memorizing dates. Our immersive program will prepare you for a variety of careers or serve as the groundwork for graduate-level studies. Learn more.
If your goal is to immediately transition into a professional job after graduation, then our major in public history is right for you. Our robust internship program allows for immersive, on-the-job learning opportunities in a public-history field that closely aligns with your career ambitions. Learn more.
Prepare to pursue a rewarding high-school teaching career dedicated to training future leaders and global citizens with a teaching major in social studies. Learn more.
Minors
Complement a variety of majors such as journalism, political science, and film with a minor in history. Learn more.
Through our minor in African-American studies, you’ll gain a better understanding of our nation as a whole and African-Americans’ contributions to it. Learn more.
If you want to enhance your appreciation of world history and culture, aspire to go to a graduate school, or plan to teach world history and civilization, you will find the ancient studies minor beneficial. Learn more.
Master's
Our master of arts program in history will prepare you to enter a doctoral program, to enter the workforce as a teacher, or to pursue other career options. This program is also useful if you are looking to professionalize your secondary school teaching license. Learn more.