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Undergraduate Program

History

"A nation which does not know what it was yesterday, does not know what it is today, nor what it is trying to do." —Woodrow Wilson

Why History at Andrews

If you enjoy analyzing relationships between the past and present, historical research, and American and European history, you should study history at Andrews.

Connect with classmates through student organizations like the Pre-Law Society or the J.N. Andrews Honors Program. 

Earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in history, a great program that will let you work right away or apply to graduate school.

Meet authors, visiting professors, and local historians during our department colloquiums.

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Meet local historians in character as part of department colloquiums!

 “The past has a way of walking around in the present, behaving as if it were alive.”

– Anatol Lieven

Careers in History

A history degree is your first step towards a successful career. Become an archivist, teacher, historian, museum worker and more. You'll be prepared to work in fields like government, law and business. A BA in history also gives a strong foundation for graduate studies if you pursue law school or an advanced degree.

Annual Salaries

  • Historian$63,100
  • Archivists, Curators and Museum Workers$52,140

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Successful Andrews Alumni

Former U.S. Ambassador

Republic of Suriname

Director

Adventist Learning Community

General Council

University of Redlands

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Take courses in American, European and non-Western history, foreign language training, hands-on experience in historical research, and an introduction to philosophy and theory. You'll enjoy classes like American Experience and will stand out in the field with an internship under your belt.

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