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Encounter history as a hands-on experience. This program will sharpen your analytical skills and help you build vital tools for any career. At the same time, you will gain a better understanding of how our complex world came to be.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Arts
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 45 in Major
Careers
Reporters,, Journalists, Postsecondary
History students at EIU

Why Study History at EIU?

  • Small, personalized, discussion-based classes--students come first
  • transferrable skills: writing, oral communication, research and more
  • World-class faculty, dedicated to teaching. Again, students come first!
  • Great preparation for any 21st century career
"The history department fosters extensive learning, a plethora of opportunities to practice history, and invaluable connections to both peers and professors. I will carry the experience I gained from this department not just into my future career, but for a lifetime."
Eli Wilhelm
History | Class of 2027
Eli Wilhelm, History at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Capstone course (HIS 4373) featuring independent primary research
  • Internship opportunities for credit in museums, archives, historical societies, and libraries.
  • Speaker series bringing top historians to EIU from around the world to campus.
  • Field Trips and Study Aboard opportunities.
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Hands-On Experience, History students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The B.A. in History focuses on understanding how our complex world came to be. It is a fit if you are curious about the past, enjoy reading and discussion and want to build skills in research, writing and critical thinking that are essential to almost every profession.

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$116,027
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • News Analysts, Reporters, &…
  • Education Administrators,…
  • History Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Legislators
  • Lawyers
  • Library Science Teachers,…
  • Historians
  • Social Science Research Assistants

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Ed Wehrle
Professor
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2576 Coleman Hall
217-259-4729
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Brian Mann
Senior Instructor, Department Advisor
bmann@eiu.edu
1526 Coleman Hall
217-581-3310
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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