BA in History

Southern Arkansas University - Main Campus

Graduates in history enter a variety of professional fields and work as historians in government agencies, archives, museums, libraries, and non-profit institutions. Those earning degrees in political science understand the governing process and its relationship to complex issues arising in a modern society. Political science graduates are also prepared for many professions and find employment in both the private and public sector.The department also provides a curriculum for history or political science majors who plan to enter law school following graduation.Our graduates effectively communicate a written historical argument.Our graduates examine cultural, social, or political aspects of the history of a nation other than the United States.Our graduates plan, organize, and resolve historical problems, questions, or controversies.Our graduates demonstrate familiarity with the sources of information, methods of analysis, digital tools and contextual literature necessary for the research of historic events, developments, and issues.Our graduates demonstrate a broad and sophisticated knowledge of major historical epochs and of developments unfolding across time.

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