Quick Facts
- Delivery: On campus
- Credits: 39-42
- Take advantage of public history records on campus such as the Archives and Special Collections and the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA)
Experience the breadth and significance of human culture over time with a major in history. Studying history enhances your ability to discern patterns of comparison and contrast amid the complexities and similarities of human experience. You will understand the development of the modern world’s systems and structures, and be equipped to think critically in those areas.
The Department of History offers two concentrations: general history and public history. The general history concentration prepares students with critical thinking skills that apply to a variety of career fields, such as law, teaching, government, business, industry, libraries and archives, museums and art galleries, research, writing, and communications.
The public history concentration is a hands-on program that teaches students the theoretical and applied skills necessary to work in museums, archives, and spaces where the field of history is accessible to the public. This concentration culminates in an internship experience to prepare students to go directly into the workforce upon graduation.
Concentrations
Our concentration 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.
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If your goals include bringing history to the public in places such as museums, archives, or historical societies, for example, then Ball State’s concentration in public history is right for you. Our robust internship program allows for immersive, on-the-job learning opportunities that closely align with your career ambitions.
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