Bachelor of Arts in History
Governors State University
USA,Illinois
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 15,024/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 25 FREE
Application Fee
Aug 2025
Apply Date
USA, Illinois
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1969
Total Students: 4,600 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484, United States
Bachelor of Arts in History
Program Overview
We live in a complex, changing world. Studying the past helps us understand how that complexity evolved, why some patterns change yet others endure, and how we came to our present historical moment.History refers not only to past lived experiences, but also to the stories told about those experiences. Current debates about which stories should be told and how history should be taught demonstrate history’s importance to our understanding of ourselves as individuals, as citizens, and as a nation—and of what is at stake in interpretations of the past and decisions on which groups to include in those stories. Democratic societies need to critically examine the historical record. More complex, inclusive, historically accurate portrayals of the past can help us better understand the present, which is essential to addressing current issues that have historical roots.
A Governors State’s Bachelor of Arts in History helps students develop the skills to identify, collect, and analyze historical evidence and to engage in interpretive debates on the meanings and significance of those sources. To do this, students develop not only critical research and analytical skills, but also empathy to better understand the experiences of people who lived in unfamiliar places, times, and circumstances. Students also learn to make persuasive arguments and meet evidentiary standards. They “do history” by constructing stories about the past in their research projects. History students select one track on which to concentrate: United States History or Global History. In the senior year, students complete a two-semester capstone project consisting of an internship or thesis, which prepares them for careers that require critical research and writing skills and/or graduate-level study.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 25 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 15,024 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Governors State University
CAD 13,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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